Lot Essay
Expertization: signed E. Stern (Economist), with 1994 P.F. certificate est.
THREE CENTS LAKE IMPERFORATE
IMPRINT AND PLATE NO. STRIP OF THREE
Proof 3c Lake imperforate trial color plate proof on stamp paper, gummed (66Pa, formerly 66a), extraordinarily rare full bottom imprint and plate 'No. 52' strip of four, three immense margins, large to huge at top, exceptionally fresh, bright and crisp, truly magnificent deep rich color, possessing full original gum,
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Proof 3c Lake imperforate trial color plate proof on stamp paper, gummed (66Pa, formerly 66a), extraordinarily rare full bottom imprint and plate 'No. 52' strip of four, three immense margins, large to huge at top, exceptionally fresh, bright and crisp, truly magnificent deep rich color, possessing full original gum,
AN EXTREMELY FINE 'GEM' IN ALL RESPECTS, A MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE WORTHY OF THE MOST METICULOUSLY FORMED COLLECTION, basic Scott retail for two ordinary pairs is $3,700.00 which in no way reflects the true value of this very rare imprint and plate no. multiple.
AN EXTREMELY FINE 'GEM' IN ALL RESPECTS, A MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE WORTHY OF THE MOST METICULOUSLY FORMED COLLECTION, basic Scott retail for two ordinary pairs is $3,700.00 which in no way reflects the true value of this very rare imprint and plate no. multiple.