Lot
1142 
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, Cracked Plate. Position 71L18, tied by "New Orleans, La., Apr 3, 1858" cds on cover to St. Martinsville; cover with tear at top center, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce on cover usage of this cracked plate variety; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 26; $400 off cover Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $525