2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Bottom plate no. 12305 block of six, large margins to ample at right, brilliant color, light natural gum bends

VERY FINE. 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.

A Power Search review found only three other unduplicated plate blocks offered in our Rarities sale since 1964 and all of our auctions since 1994. Wampler had one, but Fogelson did not (referring to the Shreve sales).

With 1973 P.F. certificate

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