Sale 1040 — Outstanding United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 March, 2013

Category — 1916-17 Issues (Scott 462-491)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1876
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Sale 1040, Lot 1876, 1916-17 Issues (Scott 462-491)2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, radiant color and detailed impression, attractive margins and centering, right stamp with small thin spot

VERY FINE APPEARING PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE II PERF 10 HORIZONTAL COIL ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER.

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 2013 P.F. certificate.

5,750
3,750