Lot 2222 o
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, perfect centering amid large oversized margins with perforations well clear of the design, bright vibrant color with large red grid cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, ex-V. Morris, N. Grace, Morton, Puliafito; with 1991 P.F. and 2009 & 2020 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $1,500).Scott No. 24 $53.
A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE V STAMP IN SUPERB CONDITION TRULY STANDS OUT. ONE OF THREE EXAMPLES TO RECEIVE THIS JUMBO GRADE WITH ONLY TWO EXAMPLES GRADING HIGHER (AT 98 AND 98J).
The 1857 1¢ Type V stamps are quite common and yet to find them in top-notch condition, particularly with a color cancel, proves to be a daunting task. The stamp featured here boasts exceptional visual allure, with its vibrant color, exquisite clear red grid cancel, generous and well-balanced margins, and overall Post Office freshness.
Realized: $1,500