$1.00 Deep Brown (518b). Mint N.H., fresh color on brilliant paper, crisp proof-like impression, choice centering with balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXTREMELY RARE CENTERED, MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE IN THE DEEP BROWN SHADE, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

According to Johl, a small number of stamps was printed in this distinctive shade early in the issue of the 1917 $1.00 stamp. During the course of the six years that the stamp was issued, all other printings were made in the normal shade. Centered Mint Never-Hinged examples such as the stamp offered here are true condition rarities.

Ex Silver Lake, Cohen and from our 1977 Rarities sale. With 1983, 1995 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $9,450.00). This is the highest grade awarded to any original gum example of Scott 518b. The next highest Mint N.H. grade is VG 50. The highest hinged grade is VF 80.

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