Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1918-20 Offset Printing Issues (Scott 525-536)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1968
2c Carmine, Ty. IV (526). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide margins and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $500.00)
57
300
1969
2c Carmine, Ty. V (527). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, beautifully centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00). Only two grade higher (highest is 100J)
40
950
Back to Top1970
2c Carmine, Ty. VI (528A). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex "Clipper City", with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $825.00), only three grade higher (highest is 98)
115
700
Back to Top1971
2c Carmine, Ty. VII (528B). Mint N.H., vivid color, wide and exceedingly well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,350.00)
50
850
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3c Purple, Ty. IV (530). Mint N.H., wide margins and exceptional centering, strong color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $325.00)
4
275
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2c Carmine, Ty. VI, Imperforate (534A). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 11710 sheet margin, huge margins other sides with portions of all adjoining stamps, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00 as 100, unpriced in 100J grade)
75
300
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2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., brilliant color, full margins all around, trivial natural inclusion at upper leftVERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE, SCOTT 534B.
With 1980 P.F. certificate
3,750
1,800
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2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., large to full margins, light natural gum bend, small mark on face at top left (not noted on certificate), otherwise Very Fine example of this scarce stamp, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate
3,750
600
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2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Original gum, faintly hinged, large even margins, vibrant color, small natural inclusion not mentioned on either certificate, Extremely Fine, with 1972 (for block) and 2003 P.F. certificates
2,000
1,500
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2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Horizontal pair, barely hinged at top, brilliant color, large even margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE.
Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing-machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps did reach the public.
With 2007 and 2018 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
4,100
3,750
Back to Top1978
1c Gray Green (536). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $450.00)
45
300
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