Lot 1404
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1857, 3¢ dull red, type II (26), virtually perfectly centered amid truly enormous margins, clear by far of design on all sides, rich, warm color and light St. Louis town cancel. A choice fresh Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $8
THOUGH THE 3¢ TYPE II IS NORMALLY A COMMON STAMP, THIS PARTICULAR EXAMPLE, WITH ITS HUGE TOP AND BOTTOM MARGINS, IS A TRUE CONDITION RARITY, AND, WE BELIEVE, THE BEST WE HAVE SEEN.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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