Cost of US Stamps Scott 546 – 1921 2c George Washington Rotary Perf 11. Page 1

U.S.; General Issues, 1921, 2¢ Carmine Rose, Rotary Coil Waste, Plate Block of 4 and “S30”, #546, n.h., narrow top #12516, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,300. Estimate $400-450.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1877

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary (Scott 546). Wonderful depth of color, nice margins and centering, neat slogan cancel, Very Fine, despite the modest catalogue value used copies of this issue are scarce and centering is normally poor, with 1994 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 516

1921, 2¢ carmine rose, rotary coil waste (Scott 546), plate block of 4, o.g., never hinged, a tough to find plate block; owner’s handstamp on reverse, tiny pencil mark on selvage, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,300. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3136

1921, 2¢ carmine rose, rotary coil waste (Scott 546), o.g., previously hinged, vibrant rich shade, premium stamp, Very Fine, 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott $105. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3135

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary (546). Mint N.H. block of four, brilliant color, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 780

1921, 2¢ carmine rose, rotary coil waste. Top margin plate number “13387” and “S30” imprint pair, o.g., never hinged, deep color, F.-V.F., a scarce plate. Scott No. 546; $460.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2846

1921, 2¢ carmine rose, rotary coil waste. O.g., never hinged, nicely centered for this difficult coil waste issue, bright color, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 546; $230.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2438

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary (Scott 546). Mint N.H., brilliant color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,650.00), only three have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 514

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary (Scott 546). Bottom margin block of four, deep rich color, neat strikes of duplex cancel, light creases affect all stamps, appears Fine, scarce used block, ex Twigg-Smith, with 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 515

1921, 2¢ carmine rose, rotary coil waste (Scott 546), o.g., never hinged, excellent large margined example with radiant rich color, Very Fine, photocopy of 1993 P.F. certificate for block of eight, from which this stamp was taken, this being Pos. 3 from the block. Scott $230. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1878

Scott #546, 2c Carmine rose coil waste, Ty. III, perf. 11, choice mint example, radiant color and impression, extraordinarily well centered amid large balanced margins for this difficult issue, o.g., barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate as never hinged and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $250.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 204

USA (Scott 546) 1921 WASHINGTON 2¢ CARMINE ROSE TYPE III Attractive top margin single, fresh, very fine, MINT never hinged, tiny gum skips. Cat price $230.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1318

USA (Scott 546) 1921 WASHINGTON 2¢ CARMINE ROSE TYPE III Fresh, MINT never hinged, very fine. (Copy of PSE Cert for original block) Cat value $230.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1317

USA (Scott 546) 1921 WASHINGTON 2¢ CARMINE ROSE TYPE III Attractive used example, fresh color, fine to very fine. Cat value $190.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1319

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary (Scott 546). Mint N.H., choice centering for this difficult stamp, strong rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. certificate for a pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1579