Sterling Stamps July 19, 2025 PUBLIC/INTERNET Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/19/2025
2c Carmine, Vertical Imperforate Coil (409V). Affixed by Simplex device, tied by "Chicago, Ill., May 29 1912" machine cancel on cover to Washington, D.C. (May 31 backstamp), this is the earliest documented use, cover with Rock Island Lines railroad corner card, edge faults to cover not affecting adhesive, Fine appearance, ex Berkun, ex Farrell with 2004 APS certificate. Sold in 2015 Siegel sale for $350. (Est $400-500)
USA Scott 409H Imperf Horizontal Coil 1914 EKU Cover with 2004 APS Cert (Est $400-500)
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