Lot 1435
1854, 3¢ red, die 3 (U5), mint entire, size 7, U.P.S.S. #8 ($20,000), fairly strong embossing, somewhat pressed creases and small surface scuffs away from the indicia. Fine. Scott $18,500
THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN MINT ENTIRE OF THIS CLASSIC FIRST ISSUE ENVELOPE.
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Realized $35,000 |