Sale 1010 — 2011 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 18 June, 2011
Category — 1857-60 Issue
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3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Block of four, original gum, h.r., brilliant color, small gum soaks at center and at bottomFINE CENTERING AND ATTRACTIVE CONDITION. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1857 3-CENT PERFORATED TYPE I.
The type characteristic of Type I, which shows the complete outer frameline, is often difficult to see on a single copy due to the narrow spacing on the plate. This block is an excellent way to display the type characteristic.
16,000
1,600
