Lot 539
1979, 15¢ John Paul Jones, perf. 12 (1789B), original gum, never hinged, Very Fine. Only 200 examples recorded.
Scott $3,500
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS MODERN RARITY.
Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate.
The 15¢ John Paul Jones commemorative was printed by J.W. Fergusson & Sons and was to have been perforated 12 x 12 by the American Bank Note Company. However, after just a single day of perforating the horizontal pins broke and were replaced by perf 11 pins, creating the common perf 11 x 12 variety. Later the vertical perf. 12 pins were also replaced by perf 11 pins, resulting in the perf 11 x 11 variety.
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