Lot
1042 
1851, 3¢ deep experimental orange brown, type II, clear to mostly large margins showing portions of adjacent stamps, rich color, tied by neat "Erie, Pa., Dec 12" cds on fresh cover to Richmond, Ky., with original 1851 enclosure, Extremely Fine, a wonderful usage of the 1851 3¢ issue in the rare deep experimental orange brown shade; with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11A var. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $850