Flagship sale of U.S. and Worldwide #655

1908, 2¢ carmine coil (322), horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely desirable example of this rarely offered coil pair, with breathtaking rich color, with light ink guarantee handstamp on reverse "J.C.M. & Co., Inc"; a rare opportunity to acquire an attractive example of this rarely offered coil; there's a trace of a couple sensibly reinforced perforations along center vertical row of perfs, which are not at all obvious and aren't mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine; 1949 P.F. certificate.
Scott $17,500 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.