Postage Due, 1895, 3¢ Deep Claret, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering with balanced margins, deep rich color, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine to Superb, a superb never hinged gem; with 1997 & 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,400), this is the sole example in the grade 95 with two higher at the grade of 95J. Scott No. J33  $575. $0 (Image)

Postage Due, 1895, 3¢ Deep Claret, bottom margin plate number "70" block of 6, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color and Post Office fresh, well centered especially for the issue, Very Fine and choice; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. J33  $4,750. CONSIDERED TO THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE POSTAGE DUE 1895 3¢ ISSUE IN PLATE BLOCK FORMAT. $0 (Image)