Sale 1028 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used U.S. Stamps, Part Three: 1902 and Later Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 20 September, 2012
Category — 1919-20 Rotary Press Coil and Sheet Waste Issues (Scott 538-546a)
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (540). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, bold strike of "1" oval grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, this Rotary Press issue is notoriously difficult to find with such superb centering, it was perforated on the flat plate perforating machine and the rotary sheets had a natural tendency to curl which affected centering, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00 as 95, unpriced in SMQ as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade
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300