Lot 3223 o
1861, 3¢ scarlet, four horizontal black pen strokes, remarkable centering especially for this notoriously off centered issue, rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 74 $5,000.
A WONDERFULLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3¢ SCARLET TRIAL PRINT AND CERTAINLY THE FINEST EXAMPLE WE HAVE EVER OFFERED AT AUCTION.
The Washington D.C. stamp dealer Carl F. Rothfuchs obtained a quantity of these stamps in 1893 and sold them bearing the four horizontal pen marks.
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Realized: $9,000