3c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J10). Unused (no gum), crisp impression, small closed tear, two filled thins, short perfs at top not mentioned on accompanying certificate

FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 3-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS THE RAREST POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.

Although 436 copies were reported sold, it is believed that 100 copies were destroyed in the Calman lot. A thorough search of the marketplace, combined with conversations with dealers and collectors, has confirmed the extreme rarity of this stamp.

With 1985 and 2017 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as with original gum

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