Newfoundland #243 (SG#267) 48c Deep Purple 1937 Long Coronation Issue Perf. 14.25 VF-75 OG

A very fine OG example of the 48c deep purple "Leaving for the banks" 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 $10. The stamp offered here grades 80 as follows: Margins/centering: 50/70 Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 10/10