2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Right plate no. 12275 block of six, lightly hinged, large and even margins, rich color, center left stamp tiny ink mark

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 2-CENT 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.

We have offered only one other plate block since our 1996 Rarities sale. P.F. certificate no longer accompanies.

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