Lot 109 P
1861, 3¢ lake, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd, o.g., never hinged, outstanding centering amid well balanced especially for this notoriously off centered trial color, deep rich color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, exceptionally rare in never hinged condition and, in our opinion, under graded; with 1990, 2023 P.F. & 2023 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter two Graded (VF 80).Scott No. 66TC6 $2,000 for hinged.
A TRULY OUTSTANDING GEM NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3¢ LAKE ISSUE WHICH RANKS AS ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.