Lot 8
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV (26A), right margin single, original gum never hinged, beautifully centered for this closely spaced issue with perfs clear of frame line all around! rich color. Extremely Fine, unpriced in never hinged condition.
Scott $600 as hinged
AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE TYPE IV, ESPECIALLY AS IT IS ONE OF THE FEW NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES EXTANT. IT IS THE HIGHEST GRADED NEVER HINGED SINGLE, BEING THE SOLE EXAMPLE BY THE PF AND SHARES THIS GRADE WITH THREE BY THE PSE.
Expertization: with 1988, 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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