3c Deep Claret (J47). Bottom imprint, plate no. 5523 and star block of six, five stamps Mint N.H., only the top center stamp with a single small hinge mark, gorgeous color and detailed impression, well-centered with nicely balanced margins

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN ENORMOUSLY RARE CENTERED BOTTOM PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1910 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.

Scott J47 is very rare in plate block form, especially with choice centering. The only other plate blocks we have offered since keeping computerized records for more than 25 years are two side plate blocks, which are less desirable than a bottom or top position.

With 2019 P.S.E. certificate. Scott value as a hinged plate block is $6,000.00; Scott value as five Mint N.H. and one hinged single

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