
Lot
3067
1857, 1¢ blue, type III, position 45L4, showing wide break in line at top and clear break showing at bottom, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vivid color enhancing a remarkably detailed impression, exceptionally bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, ex-Moody (as part of a vertical block of six) & Petersen; with 1991 & 2021 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 21 $17,500.
A MAGNIFICENT MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE III PERFORATED ISSUE. ONLY A SMALL HANDFUL EXIST IN SOUND, ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION. THE INCREDIBLE CENTERING AND REMARKABLY FRESH ORIGINAL GUM MAKE THIS STAMP AN EXTRAORDINARY CONDITION RARITY.
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