US Stamps Value Scott Cat. 519: 1c 1917 George Washington Perf 11. Page 8

2c Carmine (Scott 519). Odd black cancel, reperfed at right, Fine appearance, scarce, with 1992 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1939

2c Carmine (519). Mint N.H., choice centering with well-proportioned margins, rich color and proof-like impression EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 519. This stamp was created in 1917 when a small excess supply of the imperforate Scott 344 was returned in from the post office in New York City to the Bureau. Rather than credit the New York post office for the returned postage, the Bureau preferred to perforate the sheets. They were then returned to the post office in New York and placed on sale. Ex Piedmont. With 1990 and 2000 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3364

UNITED STATES 1910-30 Issues 1917-19 2c carmine, well centered, rich color, n.h. and post office fresh, v.f., with 1987 and 2006 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2009, Sale 200904, Lot 109

2c Carmine (Scott 519). Mint N.H., fresh and Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate for plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4891

2c Carmine (Scott 519). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 1037

2c Carmine (Scott 519). Block of four, bottom pair Mint N.H., top pair slight thin, otherwise Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2790

2c Carmine (Scott 519). Remarkably well-centered, deep color, partial War Bonds slogan cancel (piece from which this stamp was removed accompanies showing balance of cancel) VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THE 2-CENT PERF 11 WITH DOUBLE-LINE WATERMARK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH WONDERFUL USED CONDITION. A Power Search review of records on our website found precious few used examples and only one that compared favorably to the stamp offered here. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2791

2c Carmine (Scott 519). Lightly hinged, rich color, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2789

2c Carmine (Scott 519). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 2003 P.F. certificate for plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2788

UNITED STATES 1910-30 ISSUES 1917 2c carmine, well centered, beautiful color, n.h., v.f., with 2004 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2008, Sale 200809, Lot 42

U.S.; General Issues, 1917, 2¢ Carmine, DL Watermark, #519. N.h., Very Fine, PF (1983, 2002) certs. Scott $900. Estimate $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1607

1917, 2¢ carmine, DL watermark (519), block of four. With deep color and immaculate. Never hinged original gum. Minor separation. Post office fresh and F.-V.F. A rare never hinged multiple of this very scarce and often forged issue. Scott price $3,600 as singles Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1018

1917, 2¢ carmine, DL watermark (519), nicely centered. O.g., very lightly hinged. F.-V.F. and fresh. Scott price $450 Expertization: photocopy of 1987 P.F. Certificate for block.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1017

1917, 2¢ carmine, DL watermark (519), well centered and fresh, original gum, never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $900 Expertization: photocopy of 1984 P.F. Certificate for block of 4.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 468

o 1917, 2¢ carmine, DL watermark (519), well centered, with bright color, a crisp impression and a light duplex cancel, Very Fine and choice. Scott value $1,250 A RARE USED STAMP, PARTICULARLY IN SUCH SUPERIOR CONDITION. Expertization: 2000 A.P.S. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2177