Lot 2242 o
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV, outstanding centering with jumbo margins for this notoriously difficult issue, fresh color, neat part strike of "St. Louis, Mo." cds, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $3,150).Scott No. 26A $140.
A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ 1857 TYPE IV. THE RARITY OF THIS STAMP CANNOT BE OVERSTATED. ONLY ONE OTHER EXAMPLE SHARES THIS GRADE AND ONLY TWO OTHERS ARE GRADED HIGHER.
Realized: $3,500