Lot
367 
Postage Due, 1916, 1¢ rose, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within wide margins, strong bright color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $17,500). Scott No. J59 $9,000.
A STUNNING NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1916 1¢ POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
The Perf 10 Postage Due stamps were printed on unwatermarked paper for a brief time. Well-centered never hinged examples are exceedingly rare. This copy with the finest centering available for this stamp is a true condition rarity. The P.S.E. has not certified any never hinged examples in any grade. The P.F. has graded one other example in the grade of "90" with none higher.
Realized: $13,500