Lot 377
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                  1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia (19), position 92L4, well centered with perforations well clear of the design at top and sides and though in at bottom showing a portion of the right ball ornament, remarkably fresh with intense color and a strongly etched impression on bright paper, unused. Very Fine and handsome.  Scott $17,500 
  A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE PERFORATED TYPE IA, A STAMP ON MOST UNUSED WANT LISTS. 
  Expertization: 1985 and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates. 
  
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               | Realized $22,000 |