Sale 1150 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 1 March, 2017

Category — 1c-5c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-30A)

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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
599°
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Sale 1150, Lot 599, 1c-5c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-30A)3c Dull Red, Ty. IV (26A). Mint N.H., outstanding centering for this tightly spaced issue, rich color, post-office fresh in every respect

EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED, CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 TYPE IV.

A review using Power Search reveals how rare this better type is in Mint N.H. condition. We have not sold another example since keeping computerized records.

With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; unpriced in SMQ in Mint N.H. condition). This is one of only three examples to achieve this grade, with none higher. Scott Retail as hinged

600
2,200