1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, plate 4, black town and red octagon transit cancels, rich dark plate 4 color and sharp impression, ample to large margins, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,500 for the more common plate 1E). Scott No. 8A $1,200. $0 (Image)
Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00
Closed..Apr-26-2015, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
1851 1¢ blue type IIIa left margin single
Sale No: 60
Lot No:1166
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, left margin single, position 51L1E clearly showing frameline break at top, clear to ample margin all around, bright plate one early color, tied by "New York, Oct 9" four bar slug cds on folded circular rate sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., Extremely Fine, ex Nienken; with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 8A; $1,000 Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)