$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Original gum, lightly hinged, with plate no. 106 and part imprint selvage at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN IN THE OLIVE GREEN SHADE HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE IN ANY CATEGORY.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $11,700.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date in either shade and in any category, and only two others share this grade. The highest grade thus far for a Mint N.H. stamp is a 95.

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