Lot
1954 
Postage Due, 1917, 3¢ deep claret, top margin single with plate number, o.g., never hinged, very well centered amid uncommonly large margins, deep bold color, very fresh, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a magnificent plate number single, one of only two examples attaining this grade with none higher for J63 or J63b; with 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90J, SMQ $145). Scott No. J63b $35.
Realized: $180