Lot 1190
1908, 1¢ blue green coil, horizontal pair, full o.g., rich vibrant color and remarkable freshness, well centered, Very Fine and choice; each stamp with Mekeel handstamp, with 2015 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 318 $15,000.
AN ATTRACTIVE MINT PAIR OF THE 1908, 1¢ HORIZONTAL COIL ISSUE.
Charles Mekeel was a prominent St. Louis stamp dealer of the late 19th early 20th century. He purchased stamps directly from the vending & affixing machine companies for resale. His handstamp was his guarantee that a stamp was authentic.