Sale 1202 — The James Depew Collection of Superb U.S. Coils and 20th Century Imperforate Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2019
Category — 1923-29 Rotary Press Coils (Scott 600-606a)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2708
2c Carmine Lake, Coil (606a). Joint line pair, perfectly centered with balanced margins, deep rich color in the distinctive Carmine Lake shade, bold mute oval cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB AND EXTREMELY RARE USED JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT 1923 VERTICAL COIL IN THE CARMINE LAKE SHADE. THIS SUPERB 98 LINE PAIR IS THE HIGHEST GRADED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE ABOVE XF 90 IN THE P.S.E. POPULATION REPORT.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a used Scott 606a in any format. No other line pairs, pairs or singles grade above 90 in the P.S.E. Population Report. Unpriced in Scott used
E. 3,000-4,000
2,000