Lot 1049
1914, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark (421), original gum never hinged, flawless centering, unusually large margins, vibrant color. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $4,500.
Scott $725
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE ALWAYS DIFFICULT 1914 50¢ BEING ONE OF ONLY TWO AT THIS GRADE AND ONLY FOUR HIGHER, THERE ARE ONLY TWO OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS STAMP WITH THE "J" DESIGNATION IN ANY GRADE.
Expertization: with 1995 P.F. certificate (for block), 2002 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the last graded XF-SUP 95J.
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