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2c Scarlet, International Vending Machine Co., Perforated Approximately 12-1/2 (320b). Strip of four, lightly hinged, slightly slanted perforations which are characteristic of genuine examples of this
private perf, wonderfully fresh A VERY FINE AND IMPORTANT LARGE MULTIPLE OF THE 2-CENT SHIELD ISSUE WITH INTERNATIONAL VENDING MACHINE COMPANY PERFORATIONS. AN EXTREMELY SCARCE MULTIPLE. The International Vending Machine Company installed
their machines in post offices, using the 2c Shield with their own 12-1/2 to 13 gauge perforations. The coils were replaced with the government coils in July 1908. A strip of seven was offered in the Shreves Agris sale (in 1997) and realized $8,500
hammer. This strip of four is one of the largest multiples. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
5,200.00
SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |