Sale 1297 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 31 October-2 November, 2023

*A buyer’s premium of 0% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — 1917-19 Issues (Scott 481-524)

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736

Sale 1297, Lot 736, 1917-19 Issues (Scott 481-524)

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, original gum, lightly hinged, unusually choice centering, beautiful color

EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 491. DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.

Unlike most other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492.

With 1973, 2021 P.F. (XF 90) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90). Only three pairs grade higher (at 95) and three share this grade.

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