Very Simply ... We are disposing of an Estate from a long-time Stamp Dealer.  This Dealer acquired many iconic items from the James Depew Collection.  Mr. Depew was known to philatelists as the preeminent collector of imperforate and early coil issues.  His collection was sold by Robert A. Siegel Auction GalleriesTM over multiple sales.  Mr. Depew set the standard for imperforate and early coil issues.  This Dealer was fortunate to acquire many key pieces from the Depew Collection.  Mr. Depew collected only the finest items and unusual showpieces from these two focus areas of specialty.  While he collected both used and mint stamps, he especially treasured quality used stamps.  Typically, quality used examples of early stamps are quite scarce because of their condition after usage in the mails, being removed from the cover without damage and then collected, sold or traded over many decades.  It is really a challenge to find highly graded used examples.  Mr. Depew accepted and met this challenge.  If you collect or exhibit imperforate and early coil issues, especially varieties, paste-up pairs, etc., this is a truly exceptional collection from which to acquire expertized items from.

The condition of the stamp is exceptionally well noted on the Cert.  We have posted a scan of the certificate as well as an ultra high-definition (1200 x 1200) scan of the front and back of the actual stamp.  Please read our feedback, we have a 20+ year reputation of excellent descriptions, images and exceptionally fast shipping.  Of course, we stand behind every stamp that we sell.  The overwhelming majority of our listings sell very quickly. 

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