Sale 1040 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 March, 2013
Category — 1861-66 Issue and Encased Postage (Scott 56-78)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1289
5c Buff (67). Unused (no gum), rich color, choice centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND AND CENTERED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT IN A REMARKABLY DEEP BUFF SHADE.
Most unused examples of this issue tend to either be off-center and/or faulty to some degree. The stamp offered here is sound, fresh and has extraordinary richness of color.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $14,000.00)
10,500
9,000