Lot
4117 
1861, 3¢ "Deep Corinthian Red", Ridgway color, rich distinctive color, neatly tied by grid handstamp and "New York, Jun 19, 1863" cds on fresh folded letter sheet to the Treasury Department in Washington D.C., reverse with blue Swedish Consulate handstamp, Very Fine and choice; with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65 var. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE USAGE OF THE 1861 3¢ ISSUE BEARING THE EXTRAORDINARY "DEEP CORINTHIAN RED" SHADE.
Realized: $2,600