Lot 2211 o
1857, 1¢ blue, type III, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, stunning rich color and crisp impression, with full long perforations all around, light black town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1978 & 1991 P.F. certificates (for strip of 3) and 2003 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $4,750).Scott No. 21 $1,400.
AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE III PERFORATED ISSUE.
Realized: $3,000