3c Dull Red, Ty. IV (26A). Mint N.H., well-centered for this tightly spaced issue with wide margins at sides, rich color, post-office fresh in every respect

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED 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 sold only three other examples -- the last two realized $8,000 hammer (Sale 1227) and $5,000 hammer (Sale 1232).

With 1975 P.F. certificate for a block of four (this the bottom left stamp). Scott value as hinged

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