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Lot 266 - 1857, 1¢ blue, type III. Position 45L4. Showing wide break in line at top and clear break showing at bottom, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vivid color enhancing a remarkably detailed impression, exceptionally bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, ex-Moody (as part of a vertical block of six) & Petersen, with 1991 & 2021 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 21; $17,500.

A MAGNIFICENT MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE III PERFORATED ISSUE. ONLY A SMALL HANDFUL....Scott $17,500
Sold for US$ 23,000

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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale - 126

Gems of Philately - December 8, 2025

Welcome to our annual Gems of Philately sale! For this special auction we have assembled a wonderful array of Stamps and Postal History for ever taste. The sale commences with an outstanding collection of Worldwide Classic Covers in gem condition. The United States Postal History includes an important selection of covers related to the Mexican-American War with exceptional historical contents. The Postage Stamps of the United States include a large number of gem singles in both mint and used condition. The sale will be held in our galleries.

Sale Session Information:

Session 1: (Lots 1 - 519) Monday, December 08, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST

For more information please contact us at:

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions
47 Kearny St.
Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 415-781-5127
Fax: 415-781-5128

To request more information by email: srumsey@rumseyauctions.com

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