US Stamp Prices Scott # 554: 1923 2c George Washington Perf 11. Page 2

2c Carmine (Scott 554). Top plate no. 17190 and large 5-point star block of six, light hinged, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 320

2c Carmine (Scott 554). Top plate no. 17165 and large 5-point star block of six, h.r., well-centered, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 323

2c Carmine (Scott 554). Top plate no. 17122 and large 5-point star block of six, lightly hinged, choice centering, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 322

2c Carmine, Perf 10 at Top (554d). Bright color, face-free cancel, small scuff at upper right and small tear at top left FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 1922 2-CENT PERF 10 AT BOTTOM. FROM A NEW DISCOVERY. At a certain point during production one of the perforating wheels became defective. In the course of repairs part of one perforation wheel was inadvertently changed from Perf 11 to Perf 10. Based on the physical evidence of surviving copies, this was the nineteenth row of pins on the wheel. The Perf 10 on One Side varieties span both the 1917 Washington-Franklin and 1922-23 Issues. It is interesting to note that, apart from the 2c, there is no duplication of denomination between the issues. This would seem to indicate that the improperly repaired wheel was in use for only a short period of time, as there was little overlap in production of the issues. Based on dates of issue of the basic stamps, this probably occurred early in 1923. Our census of Scott 554d, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/554d/554d.pdf , records 21 used singles, four contained in a block and four covers, for a total of 29. None is known unused. The example offered here was found by the consignor in a mixed group of kiloware. With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (G 30; unpriced in SMQ)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4003

1923, 2¢ carmine, imperf vertically (554a), horizontal pair, o.g., previously hinged, nicely centered with rich color, quite undervalued, Fine to Very Fine, 1931 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $275. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3669

2c Carmine (Scott 554). Right plate no. 17196 and six-point star block of six, lightly hinged, rich color, top stamps faint natural gum wrinkle, Fine, scarce plate block with six-point star

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1961

1923, 2¢ carmine (Scott 554), top plate block of 6 with small 5-point star, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example of this extremely scarce star plate block, with brilliant fresh color, missing from even the most advanced plate block collection, Very Fine. Scott $850. Estimate $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 666

1923, 2¢ carmine (Scott 554), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, exemplary top quality example with breathtaking deep rich color, simply magnificent, scarce like this, Extremely Fine. Scott $60. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 667

1923, 2¢ carmine (Scott 554), right plate block of 6 with large 5 point star, o.g., never hinged, handsome example with brilliant color, a woefully undervalued plate block in pristine mint condition, Very Fine. Scott $98. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 668

2c Carmine (Scott 554). Top plate no. 16741 and large six-point star block of six, stamps Mint N.H., lightly hinged in selvage, rich color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, scarce with the large six-point star

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2115

2c Carmine (Scott 554). Mint N.H. top plate no. 16786 and large five-point star block of six, rich color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, scarce with the large five-point star

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2114

2c Carmine (Scott 554). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with wide margins, wonderful depth of color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ value $225.00 as 98), only six others share this top grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 482

2c Carmine, Perf 10 at Bottom (554d). Brilliant color, detailed impression, crisp paper, neat machine cancel VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1922 2-CENT PERF 10 AT BOTTOM. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST COPIES IN EXISTENCE. At a certain point during production one of the perforating wheels became defective. In the course of repairs part of one perforation wheel was inadvertently changed from Perf 11 to Perf 10. Based on the physical evidence of surviving copies, this was the nineteenth row of pins on the wheel. Many examples of the Perf 10 on One Side rarities show transitional perfs from 10 to 11 or from 11 to 10. This is because the out-of-gauge perforation pins would frequently cross the span of more than one stamp, depending on where the wheel contacted the sheet. The Perf 10 on One Side varieties span both the 1917 Washington-Franklin and 1922-23 Issues. It is interesting to note that, apart from the 2c, there is no duplication of denomination between the issues. This would seem to indicate that the improperly repaired wheel was in use for only a short period of time, as there was little overlap in production of the issues. Based on dates of issue of the basic stamps, this probably occurred early in 1923. Our census of Scott 554d, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/554d/554d.pdf , records 20 used singles, four contained in a block and four covers, for a total of 28. None is known unused. Seven of the 20 have flaws, and of the 13 sound singles perhaps four compare favorably to the example offered here. Census No. 554d-CAN-05. Ex Sheriff. With 1972 A.P.S. certificate. With 1973 and 2009 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 466

1923, 2¢ carmine (Scott 554), top margin pair with plate number 16761 and large 6 point star, o.g., never hinged, scarce combination plate number pair showing rarely offered large 6 point star in selvage, ridiculously undervalued, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $6. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1297

1923, 2¢ carmine (Scott 554), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, marvelous top quality example, a full wide top in pristine mint condition, much scarecer in this condition than the catalog indicates, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $60. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1298