Prices of US Stamp Scott Catalogue 388 – 1910 2c George Washington Coil. Page 1

2c Carmine, Coil (388). Pair with 3mm spacing, intense color, waving flag slogan cancellation, tiny pinhole beneath “T” of “Two” on right stamp FINE APPEARING AND RARE USED PAIR OF THE 2-CENT CARMINE COIL, SCOTT 388. This 2c coil was in production for only a short period of time before being superseded by the Perf 8-1/2 issue. Due to the greater popularity of the horizontal coils with users, combined with a wary attitude by many collectors that early coils were simply trimmed stamps, many were used and few preserved. Approximately ten used pairs are known. The only used guide line multiple we record is the strip of four from our Natalee Grace sale, which is specifically mentioned as being unique in Scott Catalogue (Sale 1028, lot 357). A review using Power Search shows that most other pairs are significantly off-center.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 446

2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Guide line pair, gorgeous color, faint trivial toning at top perf juncture FINE APPEARING LINE PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT CARMINE COIL, SCOTT 388. This 2c coil was in production for only a short period of time before being superseded by the Perf 8-1/2 issue. Due to the greater popularity of the horizontal coils with users, combined with a wary attitude by many collectors that early coils were simply trimmed stamps, many were used and few preserved.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 445

United States 1909-13 Issues 1910 2c carmine, horizontal guide line pair, l.h., well centered, fresh and v.f. example of this rare coil, with 1979 and 2015 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 2141

388, 1910 2c Carmine coil, Guide line pair, o.g., a few perf separations at top, scarce, Fine, 2014 PF certificate (Scott value $8,250)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3318

1910, 2¢ carmine coil (Scott 388), o.g., very lightly hinged, decent example of this rarely offered stamp, with mouthwatering rich color, light pencil notation on gum “H. Hearst” guarantee signature, Very Good to Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate for coil pair, from which this stamp was taken, this being the right stamp from the pair. Scott $1,300. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2945

2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Pair with 3mm spacing, lightly hinged, rich color and sharp impression, choice centering with exceptionally wide balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB PAIR OF SCOTT 388. From our 2003 Rarities sale. With 2000 and 2005 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 630

2c Carmine, Coil (388). Pair with 3mm spacing, perfectly centered, radiant color, neat grid cancel and part of circular datestamp at lower left EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST USED PAIR OF SCOTT 388. A PHENOMENAL CONDITION RARITY. This 2c coil was in production for only a short period of time before being superseded by the Perf 8-1/2 issue. Due to the greater popularity of the horizontal coils with users, combined with a wary attitude by many collectors that early coils were simply trimmed stamps, many were used and few preserved. Approximately ten used pairs are known. The only used guide line multiple we record is the strip of four from our Natalee Grace sale, which is specifically mentioned as being unique in Scott Catalogue (Sale 1028, lot 357). A review using Power Search shows that most other pairs are significantly off-center. With 1972 and 1994 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 631

1910, 2¢ carmine coil. Centered to top, strong color, guide line pair, full o.g., lightly hinged, Fine, an extremely rare original gum line pair. Scott No. 388; $8,250.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2362

2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Bright color, crisp impression, choice centering with unusually wide margins for this issue EXTREMELY FINE. A HUGE EXAMPLE OF THE 1910 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED 2-CENT PERF 12 HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 388. Ex Scarsdale. With 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 209

2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Guide line pair, lightly hinged, deep rich color on fresh paper VERY FINE AND RARE. ONLY A FEW GUIDE LINE PAIRS OF THIS COIL RARITY EXIST IN SOUND, VERY FINE CONDITION. Ex Fox. With 1956, 1991 and 2001 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 211

2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Pair with 3mm spacing, lightly hinged, deep rich color and fine impression VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF THE SCARCE 2-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED PERF 12 HORIZONTAL COIL WITH 3MM SPACING. Ex Hillmer. With 1992 P.S.E. and 1998 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 210

2c Carmine, Coil (388). Pair with 2mm spacing, deep rich color, bold duplex cancels, small crease at top of right stamp FINE APPEARANCE AND EXTREMELY RARE. APPROXIMATELY TEN USED PAIRS AND ONE USED GUIDE LINE STRIP OF FOUR ARE KNOWN TO US. This 2c coil was in production for only a short period of time before being superseded by the Perf 8-1/2 issue. Due to the greater popularity of the horizontal coils with users, combined with a wary attitude by many collectors that early coils were simply trimmed stamps, many were used and few preserved. Approximately ten used pairs are known. The only used guide line multiple we record is the strip of four from our Natalee Grace sale, which is specifically mentioned as being unique in Scott Catalogue (Sale 1028, lot 357). With 1978 A.P.S. and 1999 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 213

2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Bright color, neat machine cancel, two small thins at right, Very Fine appearance, with 1999 A.P.S. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 212

1910, 2¢ carmine coil (Scott 388), pair (2mm spacing), o.g., hinged, exceptionally fresh and choice coil pair of this extremely rare issue, with alluring rich color and sharp detailed impression, woefully undervalued in the SMQ pricing guide at only $1,600 in the grade of F-70, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded Fine-70 (1 of only 3 pairs achieving this grade according to P.S.E.’s population report; believe it or not only 4 other pairs currently grade higher – rare thus). SMQ $1,600 in the grade of Fine-70. Scott $3,250. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1739

Scott #388, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 vert., guide line pair of this terribly rare and frequently faked coil, being sufficiently well centered to clear the design all around, in addition it possesses the deep fiery red color that is characteristic of this issue, a few perf. separations at top, fine; one of the rarest items in 20th century U.S. philately; 2014 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 154