2c Rose, Ty. I, A.E.F. Booklet Pane (499f). 1997 P.F. certificate specifically states "Genuine, never hinged", however we see slightest trace of previous hinging, deep rich color, choice centering with wide margins at top and bottom

EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT A.E.F. BOOKLET PANE. IT IS BELIEVED THAT NO MORE THAN 20 EXIST.

The A.E.F. booklet panes were issued in September 1917, primarily for use by the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I. Only 3,000 panes were prepared of both the 1c and 2c denominations. By October they were no longer needed for the post card rate, as Congress passed a vote allowing first-class mail to be sent free of charge by active members of the Armed Forces. Many of the panes were destroyed.

Whether or not this is Mint N.H., we feel that this is the finest example of this issue that we have offered, and there is no other very well-centered pane that is Mint N.H. contained in our records. With 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged

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