5c Blue, Coil (317). Original gum, h.r., deep rich color and proof-like impression

VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1908 5-CENT VERTICAL COIL, SCOTT 317.

According to Johl, these first government coils were an experiment, and collectors and dealers were generally unaware of their existence. Regular sheets of 400 were printed and then perforated in only one direction. They were then cut into strips of 20. The strips were hand pasted together to form rolls. As such, they are almost always strongly centered to one side.

With 1958 and 1999 (copy) P.F. certificates for a pair (top stamp).

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