Three things to keep in mind when looking at the above results (unsolds are not included):
It is important to look at the individual data points listed below. Price swings up may be due to varieties such as broken hat or other positives such as cancels. Price swings down may be due to factors such as faults on items that would have graded higher if they were sound, and may not be considered as desirable as a sound copy in this grade.
When looking at multiple grades on the graph, grades with the same population numbers may show overlapping.
At the time of an auction, the SMQ value has already been published and is available to bidders. Increases or decreases in SMQ value prior to the auction may affect the price realized.
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2c Lake (219D). Colossal margins and outstanding centering, deep rich color on fresh paper, light circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning Jumbo example of this issue, ex Kirke and Curtis, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00), only two examples have achieved this desirable grade with none higher
2c Lake (219D). Colossal margins and outstanding centering, deep rich color on fresh paper, light circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning Jumbo example of this issue, ex Kirke, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98), only two examples have achieved this desirable grade with none higher
2c Lake (219D). Intense shade and impression in the true Lake color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares this grade
2c Lake (219D). Colossal margins and outstanding centering, deep rich color on fresh paper, light circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning Jumbo example of this issue, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98), only two examples have achieved this desirable grade with none higher
2c Lake (219D). Deep shade, well-balanced margins, unobtrusive circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $550.00), only two have graded higher (both 98J, one of which is offered in the preceding lot)
2c Lake (219D). Rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $550.00), only two have graded higher (at 98J)
2c Lake (219D). Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $295.00 as 95, $550.00 as 98), only four have graded higher to date