2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Block of four, huge margins including part of eight adjoining stamps and plate no. 12809 selvage at top, three stamps Mint N.H., top right stamp h.r., brilliant color, few natural gum creases

EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE BLOCK OF THE TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET STAMP, SCOTT 534B.

According to Armstrong, the imperforates were issued to satisfy the needs of the last remaining private coil manufacturer. The Mail-O-Meter Company merged with the Schermack Company and so these issues are also known with the Schermack Type III perforations, such as are also seen on Scott 314A and 482A. However, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps without Schermack perfs did reach the public.

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