Newfoundland #239 (SG#263) 15c Brown Purple 1937 Long Coronation Perf. 14.25 VF-84 OG

A very well centered and very fine OG example of the 15c brown purple Northern Seal stamp from the 1937 Long Coronation Issue. Printed on horizontal wove paper, showing fine horizontal mesh, and with smooth cream gum that has a semi-gloss sheen. Line perf. 14.25. Watermarked coat of arms upright (caribou antlers pointing right). Unitrade values a VF-75 OG single at $6. The stamp offered here grades 84 as follows:

Margins/centering: 54/70

Paper freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10