Lot
2240 
1918, $2 orange red & black, flawless o.g., never hinged, perfect centering and encompassed by huge evenly balanced margins all around, fresh with rich colors, a Superb jumbo gem, a truly amazing stamp, this is The Only Example To Receive This Penultimate Grade; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100J, SMQ $7,250 for only a 98). Scott No. 523 $1,200.
WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1918 $2 ORANGE RED & BLACK ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
Realized: $17,000