Sale 1028 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used U.S. Stamps, Part Three: 1902 and Later Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 20 September, 2012
Category — 1909 Commemorative Issues, 1910-11 Perf 12 Single-Line Watermark Issue (Scott 367-389)
2c Carmine, Coil (388). Guide line strip of four, center pair the guide line pair, beautiful rich color and sharp detailed impression, neat target cancels and part of purple cancels (probably from use on registered mail)VERY FINE STRIP. THE UNIQUE USED GUIDE LINE MULTIPLE OF SCOTT 388. AN OUTSTANDING 20TH CENTURY RARITY.
This 2c coil was in production for only a short period of time before being superseded by the Perf 8-1/2 issue. Due to the greater popularity of the horizontal coils with users, combined with a wary attitude by many collectors that early coils were simply trimmed stamps, many were used and few preserved.
Approximately ten used pairs are known. After a thorough search of certificate records and auction catalogues, the only used guide line multiple we have been able to locate is this strip of four, which is specifically mentioned as being unique in Scott Catalogue.
Ex Hanschen and Twigg-Smith. With 1981 and 2001 P.F. certificates. Scott Catalogue notes "The used guide line pair of No. 388 is unique. It is the center pair in a strip of four. It is Fine-Very Fine and is valued thus." Scott Retail as guide line pair and two singles.
