Lot 1660 S
1857, 3¢ dull red, type II, overprinted "Specimen", exceptional centering with perf well clear of design, bright color, tiny margin thin at left, otherwise Extremely Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 26SI $4,000.
ONE OF TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1857 3¢ PERFORATED TYPE II ISSUE MANUSCRIPT SPECIMEN OVERPRINT.
Realized: $3,000