1919, 3¢ Victory, deep red violet color, "SALEM/OHIO" precancel (Scott 537a), a simply spectacular example of this difficult shade, flawlessly printed and centered, with a Bureau precancel adding to its scarcity, Extremely Fine to Superb, Scott's value is for a grade of Fine; this stamp—certainly the finest known—leaves all others in the dust, a solo Top of the Pop, PSE's highest grade (for normal stamp) is 90 in their Population Report, with 2010 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,600 as a "90".
Scott $1,750+
Estimate $5,000-7,500 (Image)

Scott $1,750+
Estimate $5,000-7,5