Auction #677 The Larkspur Collection of Quality United States Singles and Revenue Issues

1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 12, o.g., previously hinged, tremendous well centered example with warm rich color, a beautiful mint stamp from plate 12 with outstanding eye appeal, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F.C. and 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,700.
Scott $900.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.