3c Orange Brown (10). Mint
N.H., large margins with trace of adjoining stamp at top, incredibly
deep color and sharp proof-like impression on bright white
paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1851 ORANGE BROWN. A REMARKABLE CLASSIC STAMP IN PERFECT CONDITION.
We doubt that more than a handful of this issue exists in Extremely Fine Gem Mint Never Hinged condition. This stamp is a true condition rarity and possibly the finest extant.
With 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image)
3c Claret (11 var). Mint
N.H., Position 70R4, enormous margins all around incl. part of five
adjoining stamps and part imprint at right, brilliant color and
detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 3-CENT CLARET WITH PART IMPRINT AND COLOSSAL MARGINS INCLUDING PARTS OF FIVE ADJOINING STAMPS.
Although the 3c 1851 is by no means a rare stamp, there are very few examples in Mint Never-Hinged condition. Considering the Mint N.H. state of the stamp offered here, together with its extraordinary margins and part imprint, we will make the bold claim that this is the finest 3c 1851 extant with original gum.
With 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image)