Lot
2495 
Postage Due, 1916, 1¢ rose, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid typically wide margins, strong vibrant color, fresh and Extremely Fine; with photocopy of 2014 P.S.E. certificate for block. Scott No. J59 $9,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 1¢ UNWATERMARKED PERF 10 POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
The 2014 Scott Stamp Values reflects the scarcity for an choice never hinged example of this key issue with an 85 grade priced at $12,000 and a 90 at $17,500.
Realized: $8,500