3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression showing every detail of the engraving, bright paper as fresh as the day it was made, long and full perforations all around, perfectly centered with wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THIS ISSUE WE HAVE EVER HANDLED. A SPECTACULAR STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT -- ITS PRISTINE GUM, WIDE MARGINS, FULL PERFORATIONS, BRIGHT COLOR AND GORGEOUS CENTERING MAKE THIS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE STAMPS IN THE SALE. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THE EXALTED P.S.E. GRADE OF SUPERB 98.

With 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $9,550.00)

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