Sale 1028 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used U.S. Stamps, Part Three: 1902 and Later Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 20 September, 2012
Category — 1917-19 Perf 11 Unwatermarked Issue (Scott 498-518b)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
421
2c Rose, Ty. I, Double Impression (499g). Showing clear doubling of the entire design, radiant color, centered to right as are all known examples, unobtrusive strike of Boston oval registry cancelFINE. ONE OF ONLY FOUR CERTIFIED USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1917 2-CENT ROSE TYPE I WITH A DOUBLE IMPRESSION. A GREAT RARITY OF THE ISSUE.
Our census of this issue, illustrated below and available at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/499g/499g.pdf , contains four used examples. Approximately ten unused are known, mostly contained in multiples.
With 2005 P.F. certificate. Listed but unpriced in Scott. The 1c of the series, with seven known used copies, catalogues $4,000.00.
E. 2,000-3,000
1,100