Lot
1729 
1857, 1¢ blue, type III, showing wide breaks in top and bottom outerlines, o.g., lightly hinged, rich color and sharp proof-like impression, remarkable Post Office freshness, F.-V.F.; with 2001 P.S.E. & P.F. certificates. Scott No. 21 $17,500.
A RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE III ISSUE.