Sale 1093 — The Curtis Collection: U.S. 20th Century and Air Post
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 23-24 February, 2015
Category — 1906-08 Imperforates and Coils, 1903 Shield Issue (Scott 314H-322)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
48
5c Blue, Coil (317). Pair, both stamps lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, attractive margins which clear the design all aroundA FINE AND SOUND PAIR OF THE RARE 5-CENT 1908 VERTICAL COIL.
The 5c 1908 Coil stamps, which were stripped by hand, are almost always strongly centered to one side.
With 1977 (copy for strip) and 1992 P.F. certificates
15,000
6,750