Lot 4075 o
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, position 19R2, showing clear break between the left side of "O" and right side of "S" at top, neat grid and small portion of red transit cancels, large to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, strong impression and deep bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb, only nine graded higher; with 2001 & 2013 P.F. and 2001 & 2016 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $4,500).Scott No. 8A $750.
AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE IIIA IMPERFORATE ISSUE.
Realized: $2,900