US Stamp Values Scott # 534B: 2c 1920 George Washington Offset Imperf. Page 1

USA (Scott 534B) 1920 WASHINGTON 2¢ CARMINE TYPE VII IMPERF, LINE PAIR (PF GRADED 95) Scarce horizontal imperforate pair with vertical guide line at center. One of the finest known examples! Fresh, MINT never hinged, extremely fine to superb. (2005 PF Graded Cert #431082, XF-S 95; plus 2003 PF & 2000 PF Certs) Cat value $6400.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 926

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (Scott 534B), o.g., never hinged, well margined example of this rare type VII stamp in immaculate mint condition, with outstanding rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine. Scott $3,500. Estimate price $3,000 – 4,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2789

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Block of four with huge 25mm right sheet margin, large margins other sides, intense shade and impression clearly showing the Ty. VII characteristics, bold strikes of “Chicago Ill. Hyde Park Sta. Dec. 27, 1921 9 AM” duplex cancels, some slight wrinkling EXTREMELY FINE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE USED SHEET-MARGIN BLOCK OF THE 2-CENT TYPE VII OFFSET IMPERFORATE ISSUE. According to Armstrong, the imperforates were issued to satisfy the needs of the last remaining private coil manufacturer. The Mail-O-Meter Company merged with the Schermack Company and so these issues are also known with the Schermack Type III perforations, such as are also seen on Scott 314A and 482A. However, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps without Schermack perfs did reach the public. Our informal review of auction catalogues and the records of the Philatelic Foundation found four blocks of four and nine pairs, of which only four are sound. This is the first block we have offered since our 2001 Twigg-Smith sale. The Scott Catalogue pricing is in error as it values two used pairs higher than a used block — which is considerably rarer. Scott Retail as two used pairs

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 510

United States 1917-29 Issues 1918-20 2c carmine, type VII, unused without gum, imperforate single, light natural paper crease, fine and scarce stamp, with 1975 PFC (catalogue value for original gum)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 2170

534B, 1920 2c Carmine, Type VII, Chicago double oval cancels, large balanced margins all around, 2005 PF graded XF 90 certificate (Scott Stamp Values $1,800)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3354

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (Scott 534B), o.g., previously hinged, absolutely extraordinary GEM QUALITY example of this rare type VII stamp, large margins including a small portion of the sheet margin at top and vibrant rich color, a matchless example destined for the finest collection, Extremely Fine, 1980 P.F. certificate for horizontal pair, from which this scarce stamp was taken, this being the left stamp from the pair. Scott $1,850. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3130

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Block of four with plate no. 12778 at bottom, huge margins, bottom stamps Mint N.H., intense color EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE BLOCK OF THE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET ISSUE, SCOTT 534B. According to Armstrong, the imperforates were issued to satisfy the needs of the last remaining private coil manufacturer. The Mail-O-Meter Company merged with the Schermack Company and so these issues are also known with the Schermack Type III perforations seen on Scott 314A and 482A. However, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps without Schermack perfs did reach the public. With 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 769

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (Scott 534B). Lightly hinged, deep rich color, large to huge margins, Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 768

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (Scott 534B). Large margins to full, brilliant color, bold machine slogan cancel, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 771

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Bottom plate no. 12305 block of six, large margins to ample at right, brilliant color, light natural gum bends VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET STAMP, SCOTT 534B. According to Armstrong, the imperforates were issued to satisfy the needs of the last remaining private coil manufacturer. The Mail-O-Meter Company merged with the Schermack Company and so these issues are also known with the Schermack Type III perforations, such as are also seen on Scott 314A and 482A. However, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps without Schermack perfs did reach the public. A Power Search review found only three other unduplicated plate blocks offered in our Rarities sale since 1964 and all of our auctions since 1994. Wampler had one, but Fogelson did not (referring to the Shreve sales). With 1973 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 770

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII. O.g., barest trace of hinge, attractive balanced margins, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $2,100). Scott No. 534B; $1,850. A PREMIUM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1920 2¢ OFFSET IMPERFORATE TYPE VII ISSUE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2433

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII. Bottom margin plate number “12274” single, o.g., never hinged (lightly hinged in selvage only), large evenly balanced margins around, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1993 and 2002 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 534B; $3,250. AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1918 2¢ TYPE VII IMPERFORATE ISSUE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2844

o 1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), horizontal pair with verticle guide line, huge balanced margins. Light machine cancel, bright color. Small filled thin. Otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott value $4,500 A SUPERB APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE USED MULTIPLE, OF WHICH PROBABLY NO MORE THAN 12-15 EXIST. Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 221

o 1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), horizontal pair, very large margins with sheet margin at left, brilliant color. Neat Chicago slogan cancel. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Scott $4,500 AN EXQUISITE USED PAIR OF THE 2¢ TYPE VII IMPERF, WITH ONLY ONE PAIR GRADED HIGHER BY EACH THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION AND THE PROFESSIONAL STAMP EXPERTS. Expertization: 2014 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 220

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (Scott 534B). Horizontal pair, barest trace of hinging, large even margins, deep rich color, slight gum wrinkle EXTREMELY FINE PAIR OF THE IMPERFORATE 2-CENT TYPE VII. With 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 499