1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Position 65R4, huge break in bottom curved line and a full 2.5 mm break in top line, perfectly centered with entire design framed by white, deep rich color beautifully complemented by red "New-York circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITHOUT QUESTION THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1857 PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE III IN EXISTENCE. A GORGEOUS STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT -- CENTERING, COLOR, IMPRESSION, PERFORATIONS AND CANCELLATION.

Ex Knapp (acquired in that sale and kept in the dark for the past half-century, thus the incredibly rich color and freshness). With 2007 P.F. certificate

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