Sale 1199 — Gem-Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 1-2 May, 2019
Category — 1917-20 Issues (Scott 519-547)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1531
2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. 12280 sheet margin, large balanced margins other sides, brilliant color on crisp white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE NUMBER EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing-machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps did reach the public.
With 1976 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $5,750.00). Only one grades higher (at 100) and only two others share this desirable grade.
3,750
3,750
