Sale 297


 
Lot 3213



1909, 4¢ orange brown, bluish paper (360), near perfectly centered with large margins all around, deep color. Original gum, very lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $24,000

WITH ONLY 90 ISSUED, THE RARE 4¢ BLUISH PAPER IS ALMOST NEVER FOUND WELL CENTERED, FRESH AND SOUND. THIS EXAMPLE POSSESSING ALL THESE ATTRIBUTES IS AMONG THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

Expertization: 1982, 2004 and 2005 P.F. Certificates, latter graded (XF 90).

The grade of XF 90 is the highest awarded to a 4¢ bluish paper by any expertizing service.


 
Realized $30,000



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