The "Flagship" sale of United States stamps #660

3¢ pinkish shade, type II (11A var.), Pos. 53L5 in the extremely rare pinkish shade, neatly struck black town cancellation, an extraordinary example of this eye catching color variety, a GEM quality stamp with generous margins all around; the first time we have ever offered an example of this most impressive shade, and certainly a stamp that should realize an extraordinary price when the gavel falls at public auction, Extremely Fine; 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $5,500.