Canada #109 (SG#248) 3c Deep Rose Red 1911-28 Admiral Issue Die 1, Paper With No Mesh VF-79 OG

A well centered and very fine mint OG example of the 3c deep rose red (carmine in Unitrade), die 1 Admiral stamp from the 1911-1928 Admiral Issue. Printed on white vertical wove paper showing no visible mesh, and measuring 0.004" thick. The gum is smooth, satin cream. Unitrade values a VF-75 OG single at $30. The stamp offered here grades 79 as follows:

Centering/margins: 50/70

Paper freshness: 4/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10