Lot 2248
1917, 3¢ light violet, type I, imperf horizontally, vertical pair, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering with in wide margins, bold bright color, an Extremely Fine gem, a rare imperforate error, with only 25 pairs issued; with Ward handstamp, 2014 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 501c $2,000.
CONSIDERED TO BE THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 3¢ TYPE I IMPERF HORIZONTALLY EXTANT.
Realized: $675