Lot
3051 
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, cracked plate, position 71L18, intermediate stage of crack extending into top right vignette, tied by "Philadelphia, Pa., Dec 11" cds on cover to Columbia, Pa., 1857 docketing on reverse, Very Fine, early stages of this crack do not extend into rosette with later stages extending across and beyond design; with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 26 var. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $300