Lot 1021
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1852, 3¢ dull red (11 var.), ample to large margins, striking delicate shade and sharp impression from a small printing made in 1856, black grid struck at center. Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
AN ENORMOUSLY RARE SHADE; FAR MORE ELUSIVE THAN THE MORE WELL KNOWN PLUM AND ALMOST NEVER OFFERED AT AUCTION.
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| Realized $3,750 |
