Sale 1019 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 1-2 March, 2012
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 63TC-78)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
392
5c Buff (67). Deep rich color and clear impression, gorgeous centering with the design untouched by the perfs, neat strike of San Francisco cogwheel cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A WONDERFULLY FRESH AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 BUFF MADE MORE DESIRABLE BY THE SAN FRANCISCO CANCEL.
Due to narrow spacing on the 5c plate, it is very difficult to find centered copies with the perforations clear of the design on all sides. The stamp offered here, with its choice centering and cancel, is a condition rarity.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,000.00). Only four have graded higher to date, all at 95
1,100
1,900
