Cost of US Stamps Scott #539 – 2c 1919 George Washington Rotary Perf 11×10. Page 4

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (Scott 539). Rich color, faintly hinged, appears Mint N.H. at a glance, top perfs barely touch, attractive example of this Rotary Waste issue, with 1969 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2038

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (Scott 539). Lightly hinged, brilliant color, long and full perforations FRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1919 2-CENT TYPE II ROTARY PRESS WASTE ISSUE, SCOTT 539. With 2007 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2037

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (Scott 539). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, vivid color, well-centered for this difficult Rotary Waste issue VERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1919 2-CENT TYPE II ROTARY PRESS WASTE ISSUE, SCOTT 539. With 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2036

1919, 2¢ carmine rose, type II, rotary coil waste (539), remarkably bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged F.-V.F. Scott $4,250 THIS KEY WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN STAMP IS RARELY SEEN IN A TRUE NEVER HINGED STATE. Expertization: 2008 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1964

1919, 2¢ carmine, type II, perf. 11 x 10 (539), nicely centered for this with deep, vibrant color and clear type II characteristics, original gum, wonderfully fresh and Fine (Scott values this stamp in a grade of Fine). Scott value $2,750 Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 753

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (Scott 539). Lightly hinged, rich color, fresh and Fine example of this scarce issue, with 1974 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2130

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (539). Mint N.H., incredible deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide balanced margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE ROTARY-PRESS COIL WASTE ISSUE. AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH CONDITION. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST WE HAVE EVER OFFERED. At the beginning or end of a coil-stamp print run from the 170-subject rotary plates, some leading or trailing paper was left over that was too short for rolling into 500-stamp rolls. In 1919, the Bureau devised a plan to salvage this waste by converting the stamps from coil stamps into sheet stamps. This was accomplished by cutting the sheets into panes and putting the panes through the flat-plate perforator in use at the time, giving the stamps perforations on all sides. Since Scott 539 was put through two different perforating machines of differing gauges at different times, most of the stamps are off-center. The stamp offered here is a true condition rarity by virtue of its centering, margins and Mint N.H. state. An example with comparable centering sold in the Odeneal and Hoffman collections offered by our firm, most recently for $12,000 hammer in 2008. The only example we have encountered in a better grade realized $22,000 hammer in the Scarsdale sale. With 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80, SMQ price $9,200.00). This is the highest graded example to date in the P.S.E. Population Report, which further speaks to the rarity of this issue in well-centered Mint N.H. condition

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 714

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (Scott 539). Mint N.H., bright fresh color, well-centered for this notoriously challenging issue VERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1919 2-CENT TYPE II ROTARY PRESS WASTE ISSUE, SCOTT 539. The rotary waste sheets were rarely perforated in a uniform manner. Many are very poorly centered and have been hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3372

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (539). Single hinge mark, brilliant color, long and full perforations VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1919 2-CENT TYPE II ROTARY PRESS WASTE ISSUE, SCOTT 539. Since Scott 539 was put through two different perforating machines of differing gauges at different times, most of the stamps are off-center. Ex Cole. With 1974 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 1044

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (Scott 539). With top selvage, faintly hinged (appears Mint N.H.), Fine for this scarce Coil Waste Issue, with 1973 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2827

1919, 2¢ carmine rose, type II, rotary coil waste (539), remarkably bright and fresh. O.g., never hinged. F.-V.F. Scott price $4,250 THIS KEY WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN STAMP IS RARELY SEEN IN A TRUE NEVER HINGED STATE. Expertization: 1962 P.F. Certificate for a block of four.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1033

1919, 2¢ carmine rose, type II, rotary coil waste (539), typically centered, disturbed o.g., small thin spots, Fine appearance. Scott $2,850 Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2206