US Stamp Value Scott 491 – 2c 1917 George Washington Coil Perf 10 Vertically. Page 4

United States 1910-30 Issues 1916 Coils, 2c carmine, used single, v.f. example of this rare coil, with 1987 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2014, Sale 201404, Lot 88

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (Scott 491), o.g., hinge remnant, incredibly fresh example of this woefully undervalued coil, completely sound and attractive for this issue, tiny pencil notation on reverse at bottom left corner, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate & 1966 P.F. certificate for coil pair, from which this scarce coil was taken, this being the right stamp from the pair. Scott $2,500. Estimate value $1,200 – 1,800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2643

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (Scott 491), horizontal pair, o.g., previously hinged, fresh and desirable example of this rare multiple, with sensational color; much nicer centered than normally encountered on this difficult issue, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate & 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott $5,750. Estimate price $4,000 – 6,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2644

Scott #491, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., very scarce and choice used single, wonderfully well centered, strong bright color, neat machine cancel, extremely fine; 1993 and 2005 PF certificates.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 432

Scott #491, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., a highly desirable used pair, well centered for this rare coil, intensely rich color in the characteristic carmine shade, strong impression, 1917 duplex cancel, very fine; used coil pairs are always difficult but this particular issue is especially so with very few pairs available, even less than mint pairs which catalog considerably more; a rare opportunity to acquire this elusive coil; 2002 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 433

United States 1910-30 Issues 1916 2c carmine, type II, horizontal pair, well centered, l.h., fresh and v.f., with 1988 and 2004 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2014, Sale 201401, Lot 23

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Joint line pair, bright color, essentially perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE CENTERED JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT TYPE II ROTARY PRESS UNWATERMARKED HORIZONTAL COIL. Unlike most other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492. With 1965 and 1990 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 684

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (Scott 491). Pair, lightly hinged and with light pencil notations on back, lovely color and choice centering VERY FINE AND CHOICE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT CARMINE TYPE II ROTARY PRESS UNWATERMARKED COIL. With 1967 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 685

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (491), joint line pair, neatly struck black “Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb 20” duplex cancellation, remarkable example of this incredibly rare used line pair, of which only 10 examples are known to exist, with ravishing rich color, much scarcer used than mint, a wonderful opportunity to acquire a premium quality example of this; light vertical crease in left stamp does not affect this rare line pair’s beautiful appearance, otherwise Fine, 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $20,000. Estimate value $5,000 – 7,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 414

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (491), horizontal pair, neatly placed black cancellations, decent example of this scarce pair in flawless condition, with dazzling rich color, Very Good to Fine, 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,750. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 412

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (491), strip of 4, neat black duplex cancellations, extraordinary used 491 strip, possibly the largest known multiple, with warm rich color, completely sound and choice, a marvelous showpiece for the serious collector or exhibitor, Fine, 2006 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $7,500 as two pairs. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 413

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (491), coil pair, neatly placed black “1917” year date cancellation, extraordinary top quality coil pair, beautifully centered with exquisite color, one of the nicest obtainable 491 pairs in existence, Very Fine, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80, 1 of 4 pairs attaining this impressive grade, with only 1 other pair grading higher, according to P.S.E.’s population report. SMQ $3,100 in grade of VF-80. Scott $3,750. Estimate price $2,500 – 3,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 410

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (491), pair, nice light wavy black machine cancellation, attractive example of this incredibly scarce coil pair, guide line showing along left side of the left hand stamp, with luscious rich shade, one of the few completely sound pairs available, Very Good to Fine, 1976 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,750. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 411

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (491), neat wavy black machine cancellation, extremely fresh and choice, a handsome and sound example, Fine to Very Fine, 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott $800. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 409

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (491), light wavy black machine cancellation, fantastic well centered coil single, with breathtaking color and impression, rarely found in such fantastic condition, Extremely Fine, 2003 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90, 1 of 3 examples achieving this impressive grade, with only 8 others grading higher. SMQ $975 in grade of XF-90. Scott $800. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 407