Lot 26
1857, 1¢ blue, types III, IIIa, IIIa (21-22-22), vertical strip of three, positions 70-80-90L4, scissor trimmed at right and bottom, tied by two strikes of "New-York Sep 18 1857" c.d.s. on cover to Philadelphia Pa.; bottom stamp with small piece out, Fine and rare.
Scott $4,000+
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE III.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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