Lot
547 
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, cracked plate, position 71L18 which clearly shows large plate crack extending through the entire width of the stamp, deep rich color, tied by "Washington City D.C. Jan" cds on cover to Portsmouth N.H.; flap tear, Very Fine, a scarce on cover usage of this cracked plate variety, ex-Cochrane. Scott No. 26 var. Estimate $300 - 400.