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| 62 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $675.00 |
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1896 $2 PCGS VF-20/repaired edge tears at top corner.
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Fr# 248. Here is an affordable example of the always popular 1896 Educational $2. Low-contrast color seems just about "right" for an original VF, although a centered tear into the top edge has been... |
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| 35 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $825.00 |
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1896 $2.00. VF.
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Fr# 247. The second note of the "educational series", this example a colorful VF with particularly sharp vignettes. Creases have been pressed out, but the appearance still will not quite make the XF... |
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| 36 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $2,300.00 |
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1896 $2.00. PCGS VF-35.
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Fr# 247. XF in appearance, especially with four straight sharp corners and no noticeable folds at all in the holder. A slight scratch is noted left of center on the bottom edge of the design. |
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| 37 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $3,800.00 |
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1896 $2.00 CGA GemCU-65.
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Fr# 247. From the front, this is a spectacular Education note as befits the Gem grade. The paper offers exceptional brilliance and extremely sharp definition, though we note a tiny stain virtually... |
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| 147 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,850.00 |
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1896 $2.00. VF.
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Fr# 247. Wonderful, fully original color for the VF grade, with better than expected contrast for the seal and serial numbers. Crisp, with legitimate claims to XF. |
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| 148 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $3,800.00 |
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1896 $2.00. PMG AU-50/paper pull.
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Fr# 248. Difficult to find in affordable, yet higher grade, this basic AU being decently centered and attractive. Both upper corners may show the "paper pull" referenced in the PMG notation, but... |
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| 149 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $7,500.00 |
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1896 $2.00. PCGS GemCU-65PPQ.
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Fr# 248. The front is utterly immaculate for this Educational note, with attractive margins and extra width on the left. Scant staining may be evidence of a slight thumbprint on the back, upper left... |
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| 41 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $850.00 |
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1896 $2.00. VF.
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Fr. 247. Popular 1896 $2 silver certificate with a very feminine motif on the front. This example grades in the lower VF range and features lovely original color and paper. |
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| 50 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $800.00 |
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1896 $2.00. VF.
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Fr# 248. Possibly the neatest note for the money in this auction, as there is a contemporary story carefully handwritten in the reverse margin. It spells out: An unknown American borrowed 4s.... |
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| 132 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $2,600.00 |
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1896 $2.00. XF.
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Fr-247. Perhaps a little on the lower end of XF due to multiple light folds, but the enduring artistic beauty of the $2 educational silver certificate prevails. Outstanding margins and fairly vivid... |
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| 111 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,600.00 |
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1896 $2.00. VF.
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Fr-247. Crisp, durable, and unpressed paper describes this Educational Deuce. It couldn't be centered any better, but very faint russet stains are present here and there, so it probably doesn't... |
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| 115 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $6,250.00 |
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1896 $2.00. GemCU.
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Fr-248. One of the most popular of all the type notes, and this example is one of the most preserved examples we have ever offered. It is a visual delight with virtually perfect centering,... |
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| 153 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $2,100.00 |
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1896 $2.00. VF.
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Fr-247. One of the most popular types in the hobby, and an example that is fresh and original. There are some minor stains seen on both sides, but the overall appearance is still pleasing. The... |
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| 164 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $1,150.00 |
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1896 $2.00. VF.
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Fr-247. A mostly pleasing example of one of the most popular types, the Educational Deuce. Excellent centering, but the three folds are somewhat harsh, ending with a minor margin split in one... |
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| 165 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $3,000.00 |
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1896 $2.00. XF.
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Fr-247. The front of the note looks AU, but three folds that are more visible on the back earn it a very solid XF grade. Nice color and still exceptionally crisp. Lovely Educational type example. |
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| 145 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,600.00 |
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1896 XF
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Fr-248. A gorgeous XF with ideal centering and fantastic appeal. This Educational Deuce is very near nice enough to consider AU. No doubt the consignor looked at many examples of the type before... |
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| 137 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $925.00 |
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1896 $2.00. VF.
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Fr-247. An original and respectable example of this popular $2 Educational type. Some minor brown staining is visible, but the note has a pleasing layout and sharp corners. There are no pinholes. |
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