Lot 47
1857, 3¢ rose, type II (25A), position 44R5L (position pencilled on reverse), small piece of margin missing lower left due to separation by the user, pretty color, on orange cover with blue cameo corner card, tied by blue "Baltimore Md. April 15" c.d.s. and with April 15, 1857 docketing, Very Fine and attractive usage.
Scott $1,000 on ordinary cover
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 3¢ PERFORATED TYPE II FROM ANY PLATE.
Provenance: Hulme
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