Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — 1c-5c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-30A)
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1102°
5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color and detailed impression showing every nuance of the engraving, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TYPE II BROWN 1860 SHADE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $5,100.00). Only one has graded higher to date and only two other shares this grade.
2,200
3,750