Lot 246
1909, 3¢ deep violet, bluish paper (359), a rare original gum, never hinged single with deep color and attractive centering. F.-V.F., choice.
Scott $4,000
NEVER HINGED 3¢ BLUISH PAPERS ARE EXCEEDINGLY RARE.
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate plus a photocopy of a 1987 P.F. certificate for a block of 4.
While there are a dozen or so examples with PF certificates stating "genuine" (implied never hinged), only 7 certificates actually state "never hinged".
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