(Experimental Perforations) 3¢ Red Brown, Type II, Unofficial "Chicago" Perf 12½, position 74L3, tied by bold strike of "Chicago Ill. Jan. 23, 1857" town cancel on small piece, deep rich color and nicely centered, perforations all around but slightly blunted at bottom left and lower right, Very Fine, an attractive example of the 3¢ Chicago perforation in a distinctive deep shade; with 1968 and 2010 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 11A  $5,000. $0 (Image)