Lot 504
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (22), position 21L4, virtually perfectly centered showing small break at top and complete, though weak, frameline at bottom, deep color and bright paper. A choice, Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $550
BECAUSE OF TIGHT SPACING BETWEEN ROWS ON THE PLATE, THE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIA IS RARELY SEEN WITH SUCH LARGE TOP AND BOTTOM MARGINS.
Expertization: 1989 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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