Lot 2231 o
1857, 3¢ rose, type II, perfectly centered for this tightly margined issue, bold "Wilbraham, Ms." town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Kirke; with 2010 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $1,400).Scott No. 25A $850.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 1857 3¢ ROSE TYPE II.
Why this is graded only "85" by the P.S.E., we will never understand. Only one graded higher (90) by the P.S.E.
Realized: $3,500