United States Stamps and Covers continued...

**1890 Small Bank Note Issue:**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description	Realized
2570		2c Carmine, Cap on "2" (220a, 220c). Block of four, the left pair with Cap over left "2", the right pair with Cap over both "2"'s, o.g., bright and fresh, VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY RARE COMBINATION BLOCK CONTAINING BOTH VARIETIES OF CAP OVER "2". With 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as singles (meaningless for an item of this rarity) (Image)	$ 2,700
2571		4c Dark Brown (222). Mint N.H., dark shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 750
2572		8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1993 P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 1,100
2573		15c Indigo (227). O.g., barely hinged, deep shade, well-centered with nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 325
2574		90c Orange (229). Mint N.H., intense color, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 2,500