50c Deep Claret (J37). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautifully centered for this extremely difficult issue, strong color with proof-like impression

EXTREMELY FINE. A VERY CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1895 DEEP CLARET POSTAGE DUE, SCOTT J37. RARE WITH THIS CENTERING.

Ex Diamond. With 1971 A.P.S. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85). The P.S.E. Population Report demonstrates how difficult it is to find this stamp in higher grades. Despite its high catalogue value, only eight hinged and three Mint N.H. examples have been submitted for grading, which tells us that very few are worthy of grading. Of this small population, the highest grade is a single hinged example at 90, then three at 85, one of which is offered here. Collectors holding out for a Mint N.H. example may have a long wait — after two decades of grading the highest Mint N.H. remains a single example at 75 (offered in our 2011 Rarities sale). SCV $1,800.

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