Revenue, 1863, First Issue, 3¢ Playing Cards, imperf. Neat April manuscript cancel, large margins, strong color with slight dry print at top, Extremely Fine, with 1986, 2003 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85).
Scott No. R17a; $40,000.

A CHOICE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE EXTREMELY RARE 3¢ PLAYING CARD IMPERFORATE ISSUE.

This issue, both perforated and imperforate, saw comparatively little use as the total issued was only 368,106. There is evidence that a mere 7,000 out of the total issued where in imperforate format. Scott $40,000
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Scott $40,000

Hunting Permit, 1935, $1 Canvasbacks. Bottom left corner margin plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering throughout, rich brilliant color and "Post Office" freshness, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. RW2; $11,500.

A MARVELOUS GEM PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1935 $1 HUNTING PERMIT ISSUE, RARE IN SUCH EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. Scott $11,500
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Scott $11,500