Lot 1408
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IIa (26a), near-perfectly centered with perforations clear of design all around, full, barely hinged o.g. An extraordinary Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $250
THE NARROWLY SPACED CLICHÉS ON THIS PRINTING PLATE MAKE IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCATE AN EXAMPLE WITH PERFORATIONS CLEAR OF THE DESIGN AT BOTH THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM, AND THEREFORE ALLOW THE TYPE CHARACTERISTICS TO SHOW IN ALL FOUR CORNERS.
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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