Lot 172 o
1857, 3¢ pinkish, type I, position 93R4, bottom margin single, New York town cancel, ample to mostly large margins, bright radiant color indicative of this extraordinary shade, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2016 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 11 $5,500.
A TRULY MAGNIFICENT SHEET MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE EXTRAORDINARILY RARE 1857 3¢ PINKISH - WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT.
This 3¢ pinkish is rarest recognized color of all 1851 3¢ issues. This elusive shade is known from printings of both plate four and plate eight. With only a small handful of examples certified by the P.F. and Dr. Amonette, including one on cover example signed by Dr. Amonette.