3c Violet, Ty. I, Coil (493). Mint N.H. joint line pair, rich color, detailed impression, magnificent centering with unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, superb in every respect, ex Hoffman, 2002 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00), this is one of only two examples at this lofty grade with only one higher (at 98J), when this was originally submitted to P.S.E., it came back accompanied by a note from master grader William A. Litle stating "I believe the first 98NH 493LP - and close to 100NH" (note no longer accompanies)

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