Sale 108: The Westpex Sale

Lot 2201    

1914, 2¢ carmine, S.L. watermark, imperf horizontal coil, pair with imprinted trailer strip attached showing printed "500/ 2¢ Stamps/ Rolled Sidewise/ Unperforated/ Auto-Wound" text, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color, left stamp with surface abrasion at top edge, Very Fine and rare with only a few existing, an outstanding exhibition item.
Scott Nos. 459; $875 as normal pair    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $450

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Lot 2202    

1916, 5¢ carmine color error, unwatermarked, perf 10, o.g., never hinged (natural gum bend), fresh with rich color, attractive centering and margins, Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 467    $800.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2203 o   

1917, 50¢ light violet, unwatermarked, perf 10, "Los Angeles, Calif." precancel, well centered with fresh color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely gem; with 2023 P.F. certificate Graded XF-SUP 95.
Scott Nos. 477    $80.

Realized: $350

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Lot 2204    

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil, o.g., never hinged, deep bold color, Post Office fresh, Fine, an extremely rare key coil issues in never hinged condition.
Scott Nos. 491    $5,250.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 2205 o   

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil, pair, light wavy line machine cancel, well centered especially for this difficult issue, strong color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 491    $3,750.

AN ATTRACTIVE USED PAIR OF THE SCARCE 1916 2¢ TYPE II HORIZONTAL COIL ISSUE.

Realized: $2,800

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Lot 2206    

1917, 5¢ rose color error, perf 11, o.g., strong vibrant color, Very Fine; with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 505    $325.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2207    

1917, 2¢ carmine, D.L. watermark, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, rich color, natural paper inclusion which certificate incorrectly identifies as an ink spot, F.-V.F., very scarce never hinged; with 2021 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 519    $900.

Realized: $475

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Lot 2208    

1918, 2¢ carmine, type VII, offset printing, imperf, o.g., barest trace of hinge, attractive balanced margins, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $2,800).
Scott Nos. 534B    $2,500.

A PREMIUM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1920 2¢ OFFSET IMPERFORATE TYPE VII ISSUE.

Realized: $1,900

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