Lot 3040 o
1856, 3¢ brownish carmine, type II, major cracked plate, Pos. 94L5L, with slightly diagonal vertical crack through "E" in "Postage" and "E" of "Cents", neat New York, N.Y. town cancel, large to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at sides, strong bright color, Extremely Fine and choice, one of the finest examples of this major crack variety; with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 11A Estimate $300 - 400.
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Realized: $325