Lot 1125

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (22), beautifully centered showing complete outer line at bottom and wide break at top; deep color on bright paper with full, lightly hinged original gum; a fresh and choice, Very Fine to Extremely Fine gem. Scott $2,600
THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE IIIA IS RARELY SEEN WITH SUCH CLEARLY VISIBLE TYPE CHARACTERISTICS, ESPECIALLY ON A CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE SUCH AS THIS.
Expertization: 2001 PF Certificate.
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Realized $2,200 |