3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering for this difficult issue and clearly showing the type characteristics at bottom, radiant color

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THE 1857 PERFORATED 3-CENT TYPE I IS RARELY FOUND IN CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.

This stamp is extremely difficult to obtain with superior margins and centering, due to the narrow spacing on the plate, which was laid out prior to the introduction of perforations in 1857. Finding such an example in unused condition with original gum adds considerably to the difficulty. Even superb copies will show perforations impinging on at least one frameline.

With 1989 P.F. certificate

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