Lot 533 United States Of America #901a 3c Bright Mauve Torch Of Enlightenment, 1940 National Defense Issue, A VFNH Pair 95% Imperf Between Stamps, 30% Imperf On Right Margin

A VFNH pair of the 3c bright mauve Torch Of Enlightenment from the 1940 National Defense Issue 95% imperf between stamps, 30% imperf on right margin. The margin in between the stamops is 95% imperf, with only one perforation hole visible, and about 30% imperf on the right margin, due to either omission or massive breakage of the perforating pins on the perforating wheel. This is actually the cause of the imperf between as well, but most pairs usually show full perfs on the outside margins.

2016 Scott Specialized values this at $25. The pair offered here grades 75 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 45/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10