12c Claret Brown (435). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED SCOTT 435, WITH THE PERFECT P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100.

According to Johl, in 1914 the Bureau of Engraving and Printing had difficulty securing proper inks, and the red which was used as the basic color for the 12c (and also the 2c) was the most difficult to obtain. In August 1914 World War I was just getting under way, and Great Britain allowed all dies and chemicals not manufactured domestically for printing U.S. stamps to be shipped from Germany. The Copper Red shade (Scott 435a) was from the earlier printing before the inks were received.

With 2020 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $3,500.00). This is the only Scott 435 at the Gem 100 grade, with just one higher

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