Lot 261
1910, 2¢ lake, o.g., lightly hinged, near perfect centering, remarkably deep and intense lake shade, Extremely Fine to Superb, a stunning example of this very scarce color variety; with 2002, 2004 and 2005 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $2,450).Scott No. 375b $800.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1910 2¢ ISSUE IN THE RARE LAKE SHADE.
Realized: $1,900
Lot 262
1911, 3¢ deep violet, horizontal coil, guide line pair, o.g., barest trace of hinge, virtually perfect centering amid wide margins, rich deep color, Superb, certainly one of the finest original gum examples of this tough line pair, this being one of four examples to receive this grade with none higher; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $1,400).Scott No. 394 $425.
Realized: $950