Sale 306


 
Lot 1196



Postage Due, 1914, 3¢ dull rose (J54a), impeccably centered within absolutely enormous margins, post office fresh with deep rosey color on crisp white paper. Original gum, never hinged. An absolutely Superb gem. Unpriced in SVS.
Scott $3,250

WITH ITS PHENOMENAL MARGINS, VIRTUALLY PERFECT CENTERING AND REMARKABLE FRESHNESS, THIS 1914 THREE-CENT POSTAGE DUE IS BY FAR THE FINEST WE HAVE EVER SEEN AND, IN ALL LIKELIHOOD, THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

Expertization: 1997 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95J.

 
Realized $18,000



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