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Lot
2122
1852-57, 3¢ purplish claret, type II, large margins around to just touching frameline at bottom, deep true purplish claret shade, tied by neat fancy Six-Point Star of David handstamp on cover to West Burke, Vt., matching "Chicopee, Mass., Apr 17" cds, Very Fine and choice, one of the most intense color examples of the 1857 3¢ type II issue in the rare purplish claret shade; with 2022 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11A Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $650