USA – 1911, 3¢ deep violet, the “Orangeburg” coil – SOLD for $23,000

1911, 3¢ deep violet, the “Orangeburg” coil (Scott 389), wavy line machine cancel, hands down – the finest known example of this rare coil; beautifully centered with unusually wide margins and dazzling color; a true condition rarity that would enhance any great collection, Extremely Fine, this is only one of five stamps to achieve this lofty grade with none graded higher, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $31,500.
Estimate $30,000 – 40,000