Sale 1202 — The James Depew Collection of Superb U.S. Coils and 20th Century Imperforate Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2019
Category — 1910 Perf 8.5 Vertical Coils, Single-Line Watermark (Scott 390-391)
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2410
2c Carmine, Coil (391). Guide line pair, vivid color, outstanding centering and margins, bold Buffalo N.Y. double oval cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF SCOTT 391, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Early coil pairs, and especially guide line pairs, are very difficult to obtain in this high grade. Finding them in sound used condition with exceptional centering adds to the challenge. This is the finest used pair of Scott 391 we have offered in our auctions.
With 2000 P.F., 2005 and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others
1,500
2,800