1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Recut once at top and once at bottom, unusually rich color and sharp impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of circular datestamp with 1858 yeardate

EXTREMELY FINE. THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE IV IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT TYPES TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. THIS STAMP IS A TRUE CONDITION RARITY.

Most examples of this issue have perforations either touching or into the recut lines. The example offered here, with intact recut lines at top and bottom, is exceedingly rare. It also has uncharacteristically deep color and impression for a Plate 1 Late printing.

With 1983 P.F. certificate

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