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 2c Deep Rose, Ty. Ia,
Imperforate, Schermack Ty. III Private Perforation (482A). Deep rich
color on bright paper, with Schermack perforations mostly trimmed at sides
but still clearly visible at left, wide margins at top and bottom,
wavy-line machine cancelFINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE Ia
IMPERFORATE ISSUE. THIS IS ONE OF THE RAREST ISSUES OF THE TWENTIETH
CENTURY. Scott 482A, like its slightly more famous predecessor, Scott
314A, was issued imperforate by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and
sold to the Schermack Company for use in its patented stamp-affixing
machines. The Schermack "Sealer and Stamper" machine typically applied
stamps one at a time, and, in most cases, the hyphen-hole perfs on one side
would be cut off. Unlike Scott 314A, the release of imperforate sheets
printed from the experimental Type Ia plates escaped the notice of
contemporary collectors, and, therefore, has a very small survival
rate. Our census of Scott 482A (published in our Zoellner sale and
available at www.siegelauctions.com/enc/census/482A/482A.htm) records one
pair (ex Zoellner), three covers, one unused single and 34 used singles for
a total of 40 stamps. Schermack Type III stamps are often cut into the
design by the oblong perforations or miscut with one side of the perforated
margin missing. Census No. 482A-CAN-11. With 1966 and 1994 P.F.
certificates (Image) |
50,000.00
SOLD for $23,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
