Lot 181 o
1857, 1¢ blue, type IV, cracked plate variety, position 2L2 showing full vertical crack along the right side of design, light town cancel, exceptional centering, rich color and sharp detailed impression, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 23 var. $1,100.
ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE IV SHOWING THE "BIG CRACK" PLATE FLAW.
Realized: $1,100