Sale 1007 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 8-10 March, 2011
Category — Postage Due (Scott J25-J80b)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
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3c Deep Claret (J47). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp impression on bright paper, choice centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK POSTAGE DUE.
Despite its relatively modest catalogue value, this is one of the most difficult of all values to obtain in superb Mint N.H. condition.
Ex Scarsdale. With 1985, 1999 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90). While not a P.S.E. graded stamp, a review of the P.S.E. Population Report found no Mint N.H. examples graded above 85 (only one at 85) and only two hinged examples at 90 with none higher
1,750
2,220
