US Stamps Value Scott #499: 2c 1917 George Washington Perf 11. Page 1

USA (499 var) 1917 WASHINGTON 2¢ ROSE, BLOCK, FREAK PERFS Top left corner margin block of 4, foldover results in freak perfs with top left stamp imperforate at left and bottom left stamp partly imperf. Three stamps MINT never hinged (fingerprint to top right stamp), small hinge reinforcements to selvage just affect bottom left stamp. Nice error block.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1547

United States 1914-17 Issues 1917 2c rose, A.E.F. booklet pane of 30, lightly hinged in a few spots, beautiful color and well centered, top right stamp thin, otherwise fine-v.f., with clear 1966 Philatelic Foundation certificate (does not mention the thin). Only 2,000-3,000 of the 1c and 2c panes were prepared for use in Europe by the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Majority of the booklets were in fact destroyed, leaving no more than 20 of the 2c panes available for collectors. A rare opportunity to obtain this elusive A.E.F. booklet pane in unfolded condition

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 2167

1917, 2¢ rose, type I (Scott 499 var.), foldover leaving blank area with initials on reverse, unusual item, o.g., hinge remnant, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3096

1917, 2¢ rose, type I (Scott 499), o.g., never hinged (offset on gum), impressive example of this relatively common stamp featuring immense boardwalk margins and tremendous deep rich color, an eye catching showpiece, Superb, 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott $1. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3095

2c Rose, Ty. I, A.E.F. Booklet Pane (Scott 499f). Position W1 or W7, lightly hinged, nice centering throughout, left selvage separated and reattached, certificate states “small piece of selvage added at bottom left” VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT A.E.F. BOOKLET PANE. IT IS BELIEVED THAT NO MORE THAN 20 EXIST IN ANY CONDITION. The A.E.F. booklet panes were issued in September 1917, primarily for use by the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I. Only 3,000 panes were prepared of both the 1c and 2c denominations. By October they were no longer needed, as Congress voted to allow mail to be sent free of charge by active members of the Armed Forces. Many of the panes were destroyed. With 1997 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 744

1917, 2¢ rose, type I, A.E.F. booklet pane of 30. O.g., very lightly hinged with most stamps never hinged, beautifully centered especially for this notoriously off-centered booklet pane, with perfs well clear of stamps throughout, brilliant color and very fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a wonderful example of this booklet pane rarity, it is believed that approximately only twenty examples are in existence, with 1970 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 499f; $25,000. AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 2¢ A.E.F. BOOKLET PANE, CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST CENTERED EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2413

o 1917, 2¢ rose, type I, imperf vertically (499b), horizontal pair. Superb centering, bright fresh color. Neat face-free town cancels. Small thin spot left stamp. Choice Extremely Fine appearance. Scott value $225 THE ONLY KNOWN USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY— THE CATALOGUE VALUE, WHICH HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE THE TWIGG-SMITH SALE IN 2001, IS INEXPLICABLE. Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Twigg-Smith.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 201

o 1917, 2¢ lake, type I (499h), rich deep unmistakable shade. Neat cancel. Typical centering for this shade. Fresh and Fine. Scott price $800 WHILE QUITE A SCARCE SHADE MINT, THIS IS THE ONLY USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ PERF 11 IN THE LAKE SHADE CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION— WOEFULLY UNDERCATALOGUED. Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate for this stamp on cover from Newton Kansas (cover accompanies). Provenance: Natalee Grace.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 203

BKo 1917, 2¢ rose, type I (Scott 499f), partial pane of 27, well centered, good color. “Keyhole” cancels. Small faults as might be expected on a used multiple of this size (couple stamps with surface scrapes, several with diagonal crease). Otherwise Very Fine. Estimate 3,000 – 4,000 A REMARKABLE NEARLY INTACT USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2¢ AEF PANE OF WHICH THERE ARE VERY FEW USED MULTIPLES OF ANY SIZE AND ONLY ONE LARGER (PARTIAL PANE OF 29). Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 202

2c Rose, Ty. I, A.E.F. Booklet Pane (Scott 499f). Position W3 or W9, lightly hinged, brilliant color FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT A.E.F. BOOKLET PANE. IT IS BELIEVED THAT NO MORE THAN 20 EXIST IN ANY CONDITION. The A.E.F. booklet panes were issued in September 1917, primarily for use by the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I. Only 3,000 panes were prepared of both the 1c and 2c denominations. By October they were no longer needed, as Congress voted to allow mail to be sent free of charge by active members of the Armed Forces. Many of the panes were destroyed. With 1981 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 441

1917, 2¢ rose, type I, dramatic margin foldover (Scott 499 var.), o.g., hinge remnant (piece hinged together), uncommon and desirable, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1844

1917, 2¢ rose, type I, imperf vertically (Scott 499b), horizontal block of 4, o.g., hinge remnant (bottom pair never hinged), a very rare multiple that would yield two error pairs, the bottom pair is a scarce never hinged multiple with small owner’s handstamp on reverse; top error pair with small thins, Very Good to Fine, Ex-Liberman, 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,650 as two pairs. Estimate $500 – 750. (Image)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1845

1917, 2¢ rose, type I, imperf between (Scott 499c), vertical strip of 3, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional example of this terribly elusive imperf between pair with extra stamp at top that just happens to be the plate number single 7322 that produced this error, Fine to Very Fine, Ex-Liberman, 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $900. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1846

USA (Scott 499a) 1917 WASHINGTON 2¢ ROSE, VERTICAL PAIR, IMPERF HORIZONTALLY Fresh, MINT never hinged, faint internal wrinkle, otherwise very fine. Cat price $2000.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1280

USA (Scott 499h) 1917 WASHINGTON 2¢ LAKE Scarce, desirable shade, MINT never hinged, natural straight edge at right, fine to very fine. (2014 PSE Cert #01281946) Cat $1000.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1283