10c Yellow, Coil (356). Pair, first certificate states Mint N.H., second states previously hinged at top center but which looks more like the typical natural gum bends found on this issue, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, vibrant color

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE PAIR OF THE 10-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 356.

According to Johl (Volume 1, page 181), only 10,000 of the 10c Washington coil stamp were issued. They were made especially for a New York firm to send out advertising samples, similar to the 3c Orangeburg coil. Only a few rolls were sold to the firm, and the remaining rolls were distributed to some of the large post offices across the country. Dealers acquired several rolls, but because most contemporary collectors did not collect coils, many were used and destroyed.

With 1997 and 2008 P.F. certificates, the former specifically stating Mint N.H.. Scott Retail as hinged

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