Value of US Stamps Scott Cat. #534B – 1920 2c George Washington Offset Imperf. Page 3

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (Scott 534B). Lightly hinged, huge margins, vivid color on fresh paper, tiny natural inclusion below “P” of “Postage” is utterly inconsequential, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $2,350.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1603

Scott #534B, 2c Carmine offset imperforate, Ty. VII, a spectacular used example of this truly rare stamp, featuring four absolutely gigantic margins, deep rich color, neat and unobtrusive slogan postmark, superb; a remarkable stamp and certainly one of the finest used examples extant; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ value $2,700.00 as 98); the only used example with this lofty grade of Superb 98 Jumbo and only one other grading higher (100).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 443

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H. pair, radiant color, large even margins all around EXTREMELY FINE AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE. Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps reached the public. Mint N.H. multiples of this issue are very rare. This is the first we have offered since a pair in our 2009 Whitman sale and it had narrower margins than the pair offered here. With 1988 P.F. certificate for block of four, this the top pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 724

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), light black machine cancellation, decent example of this elusive stamp, with brilliant color; light horizontal crease, otherwise Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,250. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 448

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (Scott 534B). Large to huge margins incl. bottom sheet margin, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, with 1972 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3990

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), left margin horizontal pair, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), an astounding GEM QUALITY large margined pair, with extraordinary deep rich color on clean white paper, the quintessential #534B pair in a quality rarely encountered on this difficult issue produced during World War I when paper quality took a back seat to the war effort, Superb, 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,750. Estimate price $3,500 – 5,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3653

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), o.g., lightly hinged, gorgeous rich color, handsome and extremely undervalued; small vertical crease at top is of little significance considering the rarity of this stamp, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,750. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3652

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), o.g., never hinged, incredible example of this rare stamp, with dynamite color printed on bright white paper, the quintessential #534B, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95, 1 of 10 examples at this impressive grade, with only 4 others grading higher, according to P.S.E.’s population report. SMQ $4,500. Scott $3,250. Estimate price $3,500 – 5,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3651

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), o.g., never hinged, extremely scarce type VII, featuring breathtaking color, and choice centering, a premium quality stamp; light albino pencil impression on reverse, Very Fine, 1976 and 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott $3,250. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1196

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), neat black duplex cancellation, spectacular GEM quality example, large nicely balanced margins and radiant rich color, a flawless showpiece, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1980 and 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott $1,250. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1197

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (Scott 534B). Three huge margins, large at top, barest trace of hinging (appears Mint N.H.), rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 634

Scott 534B, 1920 2c Carmine, Type VII,right margin horizontal pair with partial arrow at top, ,wonderful impression showing clear type characteristics and vivid color, ,o.g., 2013 PSE ,Graded XF-Sup 95 Certificate (SMQ ,$3,600 for two singles)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1383

534B, 1920 2c Carmine, Type VII, ,right margin single and with sliver of the adjacent stamp at bottom, NH, some natural gum wrinkles and small natural paper spots, Very Fine (Scott value $3,250)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1382

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (Scott 534B). Mint N.H., brilliant color on fresh paper, huge even margins all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE ISSUE. With 1997 (for block) and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $4,500.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 307

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Right plate no. 12275 block of six, lightly hinged, large and even margins, rich color, center left stamp tiny ink mark VERY FINE AND CHOICE. 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. We have offered only one other plate block since our 1996 Rarities sale. P.F. certificate no longer accompanies.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1937