Lot 2094
1857, 1¢ blue, type III, position 70L4, o.g., lightly hinged, wide margins around with perfs a bit in at bottom, strong vibrant color and very fresh, light horizontal crease at bottom, Fine appearance; with clear 1978 P.F. certificate for pair.Scott No. 21 $17,500.
A RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE III ISSUE.
Realized: $4,250