#599A - 1929 2ยข Perf. 10 vertically Type II
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Basic Info
2¢ - Carmine, deep carmine
TYPE II
Printing Method: ROTARY PRESS
Subject: George Washington
Number issued: n/k
Perforations: 10 vertically
Watermark: Unwatermarked
Scott #: 599A
Issued: March 29th, 1929
Value for singles
Used (postmark)
$25 - $35
No postmark with gum (MH)
$45 - $65
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$75 - $90
Value for pairs
Used (postmark)
$125 - $175
No postmark with gum (MH)
$100 - $150
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$125 - $325
multiply by 200% for line pairs
Joint Lines
An example of a joint line of #599A. The word 'line' in 'joint line' refers to the line down the middle of the perforations in the middle of a pair stamps. This only occurs when two strips of 17 stamps join. They sell for double the value of pairs without this line.
Precancels
An example of a precancel, which are scarce on 599A, the majority of precancels being issued on the early print runs of #599
How to Identify a Type II
Type II has several lines in the hair recut and they are more prominent
On the Type II the line on the arabaque is thicker where it meets the outer oval
On the Type II the circles in the corners are thinner in line width
First Day Cover
A first day cover of #599A, March 29th, 1929
Plate #'s
The following plate numbers were used for #599 & 599A:
There are numerous plate numbers, too many to list
Please note that the plate numbers are not normally visible as the coil stamps had the sheet margins trimmed off at the top. However where the cutting of the stamps was misplaced the plate number can sometimes be visible.
Proofs
554-P1
Large die proof on India die sunk on card
554-P1
1923-25 Coils
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