Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-461)
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2c Carmine, Ty. III, Coil (450). Mint N.H. joint line pair, glowing color on post-office fresh paper, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 1915 TYPE III 2-CENT COIL, SCOTT 450.
The 2c Type III coil, Scott 450, was placed into service very shortly after the Type I coil, Scott 449, was deemed to be unacceptable for use on the rotary press. The Type I coil far outstrips the Type III in terms of attention and Scott Catalogue value. However, the Type III Scott 450 is extremely difficult to find as a Mint N.H. joint line pair with superior centering. The P.S.E. Population Report bears this out as the highest grade awarded is a mere 85 (one example).
Ex "Scarsdale" and "Golden Oak". With 2000 P.F. certificate.
550
2,800