Lot 3306
1914, 3¢ violet coil (445), guide line pair. Mathematically precise centering with very wide and beautifully balanced margins, luxurious color, original gum, never hinged. A Superb gem line pair. SMQ $12,700.
Scott $2,800
WITH ITS PERFECT CENTERING — SIDE TO SIDE, TOP TO BOTTOM, AND RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE — ITS STUNNING COLOR AND ITS POST OFFICE FRESH PAPER AND GUM, THIS LINE PAIR IS THE VERY DEFINITION OF GRADE SUPERB. IT IS THE ONLY SCOTT 445 LINE PAIR TO HAVE RECEIVED A GRADE OF SUP 98 AND IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE FINEST EXAMPLE KNOWN.
Expertization: 2003 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded Sup 98.
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| Realized $14,500 |
