3c Deep Violet (537a). Original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around, pretty color

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 3-CENT VICTORY ISSUE IN THE DEEP RED VIOLET SHADE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.

Ex Dr. Blumenkopf and Dr. Killien. With 1992 P.F. certificate for a block of four. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate as this single (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to a Scott 537a in any condition. In fact, no other examples, unused or used come even close to this grade. The next highest are hinged and Mint N.H. examples at XF 90. This is a true condition rarity of an already rare stamp.

Image Magnifier / Download

PSE Population Report

Market data

Power Search for Comparables