Sale 1202 — The James Depew Collection of Superb U.S. Coils and 20th Century Imperforate Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2019
Category — 1916-18 Perf 10 Horizontal Rotary Press Coils, Unwatermarked (Scott 490-497)
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2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, brilliant color, choice centering, bold New York duplex cancel, at one time certified as having light creases but we detect only some light natural paper bends (see below for discussion), a few minor perf separations at topEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE USED PAIR OF THE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II COIL, SCOTT 491, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
This pair was once part of a strip of three, which had a 1999 P.F. certificate (no. 338033, no longer accompanies) stating the two stamps in this pair have light creases. After separation from the third stamp (at left) this was resubmitted to both the P.F. and P.S.E. and received certificates as sound.
Ex Curtis. With 2015 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $9,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a used pair of Scott 491 and it is shared by only one other
3,750
3,500