Lot
268 
1914, 2¢ carmine, vertical flat plate coil, guide line pair, o.g., never hinged, mathematically precise centering, radiant color and pristine freshness, a Superb gem, the highest and sole example to receive this grade; with 1982 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $2,500). Scott No. 442 $130.
CERTAINLY ONE - IF NOT THE FINEST NEVER HINGED LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 2¢ WASHINGTON VERTICAL FLAT PLATE COIL ISSUE.
Realized: $1,900