Lot 56
1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, o.g., never hinged, remarkably large margins and precise centering with full margins completely around design, rich brilliant color and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, the only example to receive this jumbo grade with only three examples higher grading 98; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $1,200 for grade of 95 and $3,400 for 98).Scott No. 26 $65 for hinged.
QUITE CERTAINLY THE FINEST JUMBO-MARGIN NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 3¢ TYPE III ISSUE EXTANT.