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3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, phenomenal centering with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT COIL, SCOTT 445, IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. THIS GUIDE LINE PAIR IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The Perf 10 coils were issued as a middle ground between the previous Perf 12 coils, which separated too easily, and the Perf 8.5 coils, which were too difficult to separate. The Perf 10 Scott 445, printed by flat plate method, has an earliest known date of use of August 13, 1915. The rotary press coils followed shortly thereafter, with the 3c horizontal rotary coil issued in February 1916 (Scott 456). With a relatively short period of production, choice examples of Scott 445 are difficult to find. When you add Mint N.H. gum and the guide line pair format, the degree of difficulty increases exponentially. This superb Mint N.H. guide line pair is easily among the few finest known.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $14,000.00). The highest grade awarded and one of two to achieve it.
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color, fresh and Fine, with 1993 P.S.E. certificate
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color on fresh paper, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445.
With 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $4,500.00)
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line strip of four, rich color and proof-like impression, well centered with wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE STRIP OF FOUR OF THE 3-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 445.
With 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. guide line pair and two singles
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, phenomenal centering with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT COIL, SCOTT 445, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The Perf 10 coils were issued as a middle ground between the previous Per 12 coils, which separated too easily and the Perf 8-1/2 coils, which were too difficult to separate. The Perf 10 Scott 445, printed by flat plate method, has an earliest known date of use of August 13, 1915. The rotary press coils followed shortly thereafter, with the 3c horizontal rotary coil issued in February 1916 (Scott 456). With a relatively short period of use, choice examples of Scott 445 are difficult to find. When you add Mint N.H. gum and the guide line pair format, the degree of difficulty increases exponentially. This superb Mint N.H. guide line pair is easily among the few finest known.
With 2003 and 2006 P.F. certificates (Superb 98). With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $15,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (offered in our 2010 Rarities sale, realized $22,000 hammer)
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $5,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it has been matched by no others
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING JUMBO MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 445, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
Ex "Piedmont". With 2001 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. Scott 445 in any format. It has been matched by no others
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445.
According to Johl (p. 143) this issue was mainly used for special mailing purposes such as samples and pamphlets which were sent out in large quantities by individual mailers and resulted in limited distribution among collectors.
With 1992, 2001 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,500.00), only three have graded higher (one at 95J and two at 98) and only one other shares this desirable grade.
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, near perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445.
According to Johl (p. 143) this issue was mainly used for special mailing purposes such as samples and pamphlets which were sent out in large quantities by individual mailers and resulted in limited distribution among collectors.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,500.00). Only two have graded higher (at 95J and 98, offered in Siegel Sales 1010 and 1014) and one other shares this desirable grade.
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 445, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,500.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J, offered in our Sale 1156) and only three others share this grade.
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