Canada #109 (SG#248) 3c Very Dark Rose Red - 1911-28 Admiral Issue Die 1, Paper With No Mesh F-68 OG

A fine mint OG example of the 3c very dark 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, shiny cream. Unitrade values a F-65 OG single at $10. The stamp offered here grades 68 as follows:

Centering/margins: 40/70

Paper freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 8/10