Scott #599A: 1929 2¢ Carmine George Washington
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 100 |
| Estimate | 25.00 - 35.00 USD |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
genuine Scott #599A: 1929 2¢ Carmine George Washington rotary press coil stamp, Type II, perforated 10 vertically.Identification DetailsDesign: Left-facing Washington profile in oval frame, "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" at top, "WASHINGTON" below portrait, "2 CENTS" in bottom circles. Carmine (rose-red) color.Key Variety (Type II): Heavier/recut lines in Washington's hair (especially 3 prominent lines at top center), sharper acanthus scrollwork around the left "2", and more defined rectangular boxes around bottom corner circles. This distinguishes it from the common Type I (#599).Format: Coil stamp (perf 10 vertically only; horizontal sides straight/imperforate as cut from roll). The images show typical used condition with black bar cancels.Swedish Tiger confirms the details, plate info, and Type II diagnostics exactly matching your stamp.Estimated Value (via Swedish Tiger & Siegel Comparables)Used single (as shown): Swedish Tiger lists $25–$35 range (market average for sound examples).
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