Value of US Stamps Scott Catalog 534B – 1920 2c George Washington Offset Imperf. Page 4

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Block of four, huge margins including part of eight adjoining stamps and plate no. 12809 selvage at top, three stamps Mint N.H., top right stamp h.r., brilliant color, few natural gum creases EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE BLOCK OF THE TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET STAMP, SCOTT 534B. According to Armstrong, the imperforates were issued to satisfy the needs of the last remaining private coil manufacturer. The Mail-O-Meter Company merged with the Schermack Company and so these issues are also known with the Schermack Type III perforations, such as are also seen on Scott 314A and 482A. However, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps without Schermack perfs did reach the public. Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1936

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., large to huge margins including significant portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, rich color EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET STAMP. Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps did reach the public. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $3,450.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1935

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Schermack Ty. III (Scott 534B). Pair, brilliant color, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1939

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (Scott 534B). Large to huge margins, strong color on bright paper with neat wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1977 and 1994 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1938

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (Scott 534B), o.g., previously hinged, appealing top sheet margin single with bright vivid color and razor sharp impression, with the extra appeal of the wide sheet margin which makes certain that this stamp isn’t a cut down perforated stamp, Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 1977 P.F. certificate for a top margin block of 8, from which this stamp was taken, this being the top left stamp from the block. Scott $1,750. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 315

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (Scott 534B), o.g., never hinged, tremendous well centered example of this rare never hinged stamp, with wonderful rich color printed on bright white paper, a great stamp, Extremely Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,250. Estimate $2,500 – 3,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 920

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (Scott 534B). Huge margins, brilliant color, neat wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine, scarce in used condition, with 2012 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2105

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, huge margins all around, pencil notation on gum notes this came from sheet with plate no. 12280 EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE ISSUE. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,500.00 as Mint N.H.). Scott Retail as Mint N.H.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 475

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., bright color, faint pencil mark and fingerprint on gum not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as Mint N.H.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4244

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Large well-proportioned margins, lovely bright color and detailed impression clearly showing the type characteristics, wavy-line machine cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET ISSUE. According to Armstrong, the imperforates were issued to satisfy the needs of the last remaining private coil manufacturer. The Mail-O-Meter Company merged with the Schermack Company and so these issues are also known with the Schermack Type III perforations, such as are also seen on Scott 314A and 482A. However, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps without Schermack perfs did reach the public. With 1977 and 2009 P.F. certificates. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $1,900.00). Only two have graded higher and only one other shares this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3626

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Horizontal pair with guide line at center, large even margins all around, brilliant color, neat strike of duplex cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET STAMP. THIS IS THE ONLY USED MULTIPLE WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS. According to Armstrong, the imperforates were issued to satisfy the needs of the last remaining private coil manufacturer. The Mail-O-Meter Company merged with the Schermack Company and so these issues are also known with the Schermack Type III perforations, such as are also seen on Scott 314A and 482A. However, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps without Schermack perfs did reach the public. Our informal review of auction catalogues and the records of the Philatelic Foundation found four blocks of four and nine pairs, of which only four are sound. The example offered here is the only used multiple we have offered since keeping computerized records, which includes all of our Rarities sales and auctions going back to 1993. Ex Sheriff (as a block) and Twigg-Smith. With 1971 P.F. certificate as block.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 452

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (Scott 534B), light black machine cancellation, nicely centered example of this rare stamp, with gorgeous rich color; small thin spot, Extremely Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,250. Estimate $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1281

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (Scott 534B), very choice example of this tough issue, o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine, 1970 PF Cert for pair this being the right stamp. Scott $1,750. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1896

United States 1910-30 Issues 1920 2c carmine, type VII, offset imperforate, horizontal pair, large margins all around, beautiful color, never hinged and post office fresh, v.f. and rare pair, with 2002 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 130

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), large to huge margins with brilliant color, original gum, fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $1,750 Expertization: photocopy of 1977 PF Certificate for a block which notes a light crease; apparently the crease did not affect this, the lower left stamp.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 495