Canada #109 (SG#248) 3c Deep Rose Red Admiral Issue Die 1, Paper With No Mesh 0.0045" Thick VF-82 OG

A very 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 0.0045" thick - slightly thicker than the other printings on paper measuring 0.004" and with satin gum. Unitrade values a VF-75 OG single at $30. The stamp offered here grades 82 as follows:

Centering/margins: 54/70

Paper freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of visible paper flaws: 3/5 (tiny inclusion spot just to the right of the "E" of "Postage")

Perforations: 10/10