2009 Rarities of the World continued...

**1890-93 Issue**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
150		2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., deep rich color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB STAMP IS UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT 1890 ISSUE WITH CAP ON THE LEFT "2" IN EXISTENCE. P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $5,050.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only five others share this grade. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	425.00 SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
151		5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 47 and letter "I" block of ten, rich color and proof-like impression EXTREMELY FINE AND VERY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,000.00 SOLD for $8,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
152		30c Black (228). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1890 ISSUE. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $12,700.00). Only three have graded higher to date and only five others share this grade. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,300.00 SOLD for $6,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
153		90c Orange (229). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1890 ISSUE. SCARCE IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $5,450.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,000.00 SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

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