Sale 1351 — The Vaquero Collection of Gem-Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday, 15 May, 2025

*A buyer’s premium of 0% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

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1010

2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2" (220c). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering, slight red offset spots on gum are completely natural but for some reason noted on certificate

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1890 2-CENT WITH CAP ON BOTH "2" VARIETY. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER.

Only a small percentage of 2c 1890s were printed from Plates 245 and 246, which contained the Cap on Both "2" variety. Examples in Mint N.H. condition are rare (only seven others were located with Power Search), and of those surviving Mint N.H. stamps, only a handful are in high grades.

With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85). Only one grades higher (at 90, ex Whitman and not offered by us since 2009) and no others share this grade.

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