Sale 1108 — The Robert Bowman Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 29 September, 2015
Category — 1912-22 Issues, Cont. (Scott 491-544)
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2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, brilliant color, neat 1917 circular datestamp and oval registry cancelsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB USED PAIR OF THE 1916 TYPE II ROTARY PRESS HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 491, IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
Unlike many 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 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $6,000.00). This is the highest graded awarded and no others share it. A Power Search review at our website shows how rare this is with decent centering.
3,750
8,500