Lot 428
1909, 8¢ olive green, bluish paper (363), fresh and well centered, original gum, exceptionally fresh and Very Fine. SMQ $24,000.
Scott $30,000
A SUPERIOR EXAMPLE OF THIS GREAT TWENTIETH CENTURY RARITY, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE QUITE POORLY CENTERED.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded VF 80og.
The 4¢ and 8¢ values on bluish paper were never issued to the public. One pane of 100 of each was kept for the Post Office archives and the rest destroyed. Over the years, 80-90 of each were used to exchange for other stamps needed for the national collection.
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| Realized $16,000 |
