Lot 358
1916, 30¢ orange red (476A), position 72 from plate number 6911, exceptionally well centered, beautifully fresh with vibrant color on crisp, white paper and immaculate, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. SSV $16,000.
Scott $5,500 for Fine
ONLY A FEW OF THE UNWATERMARKED 30¢ PERF. 10 STAMPS COULD EVER BE CALLED WELL CENTERED. THIS IS UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST OF THESE. IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO RECEIVE A GRADE AS HIGH AS 90 FROM THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
Expertization: 1984, 1997 & 2006 PF Certificates, the last graded XF 90.
Provenance: Floyd, Gorham
The majority of the 30¢ perf. 10's on watermarked paper come with perforations cutting into or touching the design on one side and many are straight edged or have condition problems.
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