Cost of US Stamps Scott #459: 2c 1914 George Washington Coil Imperf. Page 3

1914, 2¢ carmine, imperf coil (Scott 459), o.g., never hinged, Post office fresh and choice example with unusually rich color, Very Fine. Scott $275. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2381

1914, 2¢ carmine, imperf coil (Scott 459), pair, o.g., never hinged, exceedingly fresh multiple that appears to have been just cut from the coil roll, with vibrant color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2382

2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (Scott 459). Mint N.H. pair, large margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $800.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 541

U.S. General Issues, 1914, 2¢ Carmine, Imperf Coil, Pair, #459, l.h., margins around, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $375. Estimate $120-140.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 2029

2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (Scott 459). Mint N.H., beautiful centering and margins, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 277

2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (Scott 459). Joint line pair without the crease in the middle but with light vertical crease in right stamp, ample margins, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 276

1914, 2¢ carmine, imperf coil (Scott 459), joint line pair, without crease, o.g., never hinged, magnificent mint showpiece, rarely offered without the crease that normally occurs along the joint line, breathtaking color and impression, a showpiece of unparalleled beauty, Extremely Fine, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90, 1 of 8 line pairs at this impressive grade. SMQ $1,450. Scott $1,375. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 677

1914, 2¢ carmine, imperf coil (Scott 459), horizontal pair, o.g., hinge remnant, gorgeous pair with sensational rich color, Very Fine. Scott $375. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 675

1914, 2¢ carmine, imperf coil (Scott 459), horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely intense color, centered a bit to the top, an affordable example of this rotary press imperforate coil issue, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $375. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 676

1914, 2¢ carmine, imperf coil (Scott 459), o.g., never hinged, fabulous deep rich color, much more intense than normally found, a great stamp, Very Fine, 1996 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $275. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 673

1914, 2¢ carmine, imperf coil (Scott 459), o.g., very lightly hinged, particularly strong color, light ink guarantee handstamp on reverse, Very Fine. Scott $175. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 674

Scott #459, 2c Carmine imperforate coil, fresh mint pair, well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., trivial gum wrinkle at top, very fine; clear 1977 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 316

459, 1914 2c Carmine, Type I, Imperforate coil, P.O. fresh and well centered, NH, a difficult stamp, 2013 PSE graded XF 90 certificate (Scott price $250) 

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1285

459, 1914 2c Carmine, Type I imperforate coil, bright color, NH, Very Fine, photocopy of 1993 PF certificate (Scott price $275)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1284

**    2¢ carmine, imperf coil (Scott 459), joint line pair, wonderfully fresh with large and perfectly balanced margins, original gum, never hinged, an absolutely Superb gem. SMQ $2,250 (photo). $1,375 THE HIGHEST GRADED LINE PAIR OF THE 2¢ IMPERF ROTARY COIL TO DATE, AND THE ONLY ONE AT THIS SUPERB GRADE. Expertization: encapsulated by the P.S.E., graded “Superb 98”—their highest possible grade.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 608