3c Plum, Ty. III (26 var). Distinctive color in this rare shade, bold strike of New York Aug. 28 circular datestamp, few irregular perfs

FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 PERFORATED ISSUE IN THE PLUM SHADE.

Any 3c 1851-57 stamp in the Plum shade is rare; however, the perforated issue is even more elusive than the imperforate.

Ex Hulme. With signed note from Dr. Amonette confirming the shade

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