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1910, 2¢ carmine coil (388), o.g., previously hinged, desirable example of this terribly difficult Washington-Franklin coil issue, with nice big margins and vivid rich color, showing scarce guide line along left side perforations, Fine, 1984 and 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott $1,300. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1139 |
US$600.00 |
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2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Pair with 3mm spacing, bright color, centered to top, small pencil notation on gum, almost Fine, with 1996 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 514 |
US$1,100.00 |
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2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression VERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 388. With 1993 P.F. certificate for pair Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 260 |
US$2,200.00 |
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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, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1757 |
US$900.00 |
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1910, 2¢ carmine coil (Scott 388), o.g., previously hinged, desirable example of this scarce coil single, with brilliant fresh color, rarely found with a expert opinion certifying a coil single of this stamp, a rare chance, Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,300. Estimate $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 249 |
US$700.00 |
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1910, 2¢ carmine coil (Scott 388), horizontal pair (3mm spacing), o.g., previously hinged, choice appearing example of this rarely offered genuine coil pair, nice wide margins and deep rich color; left stamp with small tear at upper left, right stamp with light diagonal crease, Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,500. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 250 |
US$850.00 |
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2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Minor h.r., vivid color on fresh paper, Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2027 |
US$550.00 |
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2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Barely hinged, rich color, Fine, with photocopy of 1992 P.F. certificate for pair Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2026 |
US$550.00 |
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2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Guide line pair, slightly disturbed original gum, incredibly deep rich color, ample to wide margins FINE. A RARE GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT HORIZONTAL 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. With 1991 and 2012 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2025 |
US$3,000.00 |
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2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Pair with 2mm spacing, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color, well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1911 PERF 12 HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 388. With 1980 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (OG, VF-XF 85, SMQ value $3,250.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 358 |
US$3,750.00 |
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2c Carmine, Coil (388). Mint N.H., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins on all sides EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 388. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS LOFTY GRADE. 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. Of the Scott 388 stamps in the P.S.E. Population Report, only three Mint N.H. singles and one pair have graded above 70. There is one 95, one 98 and this highest-ranking 98J. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $32,500.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded, and this is the only example to achieve this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 357 |
US$13,500.00 |
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Scott #388, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 vert., handsome mint pair showing 3mm spacing, with outstanding color that is especially deep and vibrant, strong and intact perforations and considerably better centered than most, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and choice; 1972 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 158 |
US$2,000.00 |
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2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 388). Mint N.H., bright color on fresh paper, remarkably choice centering VERY FINE. ONE OF THE FEW MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT 1910 PERF 12 COIL IN THIS GRADE. With 1999 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4207 |
US$2,600.00 |
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2c Carmine, Coil (388). Guide line strip of four, center pair the guide line pair, beautiful rich color and sharp detailed impression, neat target cancels and part of purple cancels (probably from use on registered mail) VERY FINE STRIP. THE UNIQUE USED GUIDE LINE MULTIPLE OF SCOTT 388. AN OUTSTANDING 20TH CENTURY 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. After a thorough search of certificate records and auction catalogues, the only used guide line multiple we have been able to locate is this strip of four, which is specifically mentioned as being unique in Scott Catalogue. Ex Hanschen and Twigg-Smith. With 1981 and 2001 P.F. certificates. Scott Catalogue notes “The used guide line pair of No. 388 is unique. It is the center pair in a strip of four. It is Fine-Very Fine and is valued thus.” Scott Retail as guide line pair and two singles. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 357 |
US$47,500.00 |
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1910, 2¢ carmine coil (388), beautifully centered with deep, dark color and lightly hinged original gum; fresh, crisp and Extremely Fine. SMQ value $12,000. Scott $8,250 THE SOLE HIGHEST PSE GRADE YET AWARDED TO A 388 LINE PAIR. Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate graded XF 90. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 338 |
US$7,250.00 |