Lot 1535
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, o.g., never hinged, enormous boardwalk margins with significant portions of adjacent stamps all around, bold color, a Superb jumbo gem, this is the only never hinged example to receive this grade; with 2019 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100J, SMQ $5,000 for 100).Scott No. 11A $250 for hinged.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1852 3¢ DULL RED TYPE II ISSUE.
Realized: $5,500