Lot 3094 o
1857, 10¢ green, type III, huge and beautifully balanced margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, full perforations, beautifully vivid red "New York Paid May 30" exchange office datestamp, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Kirke and Gorham; with 2001, 2013 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates, last two Graded XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,000.Scott No. 33 $190.
A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10¢ TYPE III WITH A COLOR CANCELLATION.
Thirteen examples have equaled this grade while only three grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report, however this is undoubtedly one of the most attractive examples, irrespective of the grade.
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Realized: $2,700