5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Horizontal pair, large margins, rich color, light strikes of circular datestamp cancel

EXTREMELY FINE. THE 1908 5-CENT IMPERFORATE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN USED CONDITION, ESPECIALLY AS A MULTIPLE. THIS PAIR IS PARTICULARLY CHOICE.

According to Johl, only 29 sheets of 400 of the 5c imperforate were issued. Most were sent to Indianapolis and the majority was used by manufacturers of private coils. Some unused were no doubt kept by collectors -- 825 copies were distributed to members of the Detroit Philatelic Society. It is possible that most of the used copies originate from this supply.

With 2000 P.S.E. and 2002 P.F. certificates

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