Lot 1115
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1857, 1¢ blue, type III (21), choice centering with perforations clear of the design virtually all around, deep color contrasted against bright, white paper and a pretty red Carrier cancel. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $2,900
EXAMPLES OF THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE III WITH PERFORATIONS NOT IMPINGING ON THE DESIGN ARE EXCEEDINGLY RARE; THE PRESENT EXAMPLE WITH ITS PRETTY RED CANCEL MAY WELL BE THE MOST VISUALLY APPEALING OF THE PERFORATED TYPE III EXTANT.
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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