Sale 929 — The Alan Geisler Collection of U.S. and Possessions Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 26 February, 2007
Category — 1912-23 Issues (Scott 523 to 547, incl. Mint N.H. 544)
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Cat./Est. Value
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (539). Mint N.H., bright fresh color, well-centered for this notoriously challenging issue, small picked-out inclusion spot at bottom right not mentioned on accompanying certificateVERY FINE APPEARING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1919 2-CENT TYPE II ROTARY PRESS WASTE ISSUE, SCOTT 539.
The rotary waste sheets were rarely perforated in a uniform manner. Many are very poorly centered and have been hinged.
Pencil notation on gum. With 1988 P.F. certificate
4,250
3,250