Sale 1159 — 2017 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2017

Category — 1908-10 Washington-Franklins and Bluish Paper Issues (Scott 331-363)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
226
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Sale 1159, Lot 226, 1908-10 Washington-Franklins and Bluish Paper Issues (Scott 331-363)10c Yellow, Coil (356). Lightly hinged, brilliant color

VERY FINE AND SCARCE PAIR OF THE 10-CENT PERF 12 COIL.

According to Johl (Volume 1, page 181), only 10,000 of the 10c Washington coil stamp were issued. They were made especially for a New York firm to send out advertising samples, similar to the 3c Orangeburg coil. Only a few rolls were sold to the firm, and the remaining rolls were distributed to some of the large post offices across the country. Dealers acquired several rolls, but because most contemporary collectors did not collect coils, many were used and destroyed.

With 1995 P.F. certificate

7,000
4,500