Lot 1 United States #11, 26A 3c Dull Red Washington, 1851-1861 Imperf & Imperf Toppen Carpenter Issue, 2 G & VG Used Singles Imperf Type 1, Perf Type IV

2 G & VG used singles of the 3c dull red Washington from the 1851-1861 Imperf & Imperf Toppen Carpenter Issue imperf type 1, perf type IV. The perforated stamp has bent perf at right, corner crease at UL

Our estimated value is $39.Unitrade values this at $167.50 The stamps offered here grades 45,55 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 15/70,30/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10,5/10

Cancellation: 10/10

As this is a consignment lot, a 15% buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price, which is necessary for us to cover the full cost of our labour in processing and selling consignments.