Lot 2238 o
1914, 5¢ blue, horizontal flat plate coil, oval cancels, gem centering amid unusually wide margins, rich and intensely deep color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, this is the only example to receive this grade with none higher; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $875).Scott No. 447 $115.
THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 5¢ HORIZONTAL FLAT PLATE COIL ISSUE EXTANT.
Realized: $1,250