Sale 1024 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used Stamps of the United States, Part One: 1847-1868 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 June, 2012
Category — 3c-5c 1861-66 Issue (Scott 64-67)
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5c Olive Yellow (67b). Radiant color in the true Olive Yellow shade, nicely complemented by red target cancel, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT IN THE RARE AND DISTINCTIVE OLIVE YELLOW SHADE. THIS IS THE SCARCEST SHADE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 ISSUE, AND IT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
We have offered approximately a dozen unduplicated examples of the Olive Yellow shade in any condition since keeping computerized records. Of these only two were unused. It is difficult to find in sound and centered condition.
Ex Dr. Morris. With 1992 P.F. certificate. With 1991 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $10,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date.
3,560
14,500