Lot 31
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                  1857, 10¢ green, type I (31), exceptionally well centered, bright color. Light unobtrusive cancel allows the design to be fully visible. Extremely Fine. SMQ $12,500.  Scott $1,100 
  AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE ALWAYS DIFFICULT 1857 10¢ PERFORATED TYPE I, IN THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED BY THE PSE WHICH IT SHARES WITH ONLY FIVE OTHERS. 
  Expertization: with 1992 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. 
  
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               | Realized $6,750 |