3c Violet, Ty. II, Coil (494). Pair, perfect centering, bright color, unobtrusive circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal used pair, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 95, SMQ $325.00 as 95), the highest grade awarded to a used pair of Scott 494, with none equal, the highest graded used joint line pair is a mere 75 -- it was owned by the late Mr. Depew, but he did not deign to place it into his main collection, so it is not offered here
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