Sale 1078 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 September, 2014

Category — 1861-68 Issue (Scott 56-70b)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
154
 
Sale 1078, Lot 154, 1861-68 Issue (Scott 56-70b)5c Brown Yellow (67a). Magnificent centering and margins, vivid shade, neat red grid cancel, bright and fresh

EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BROWN YELLOW WITH AN ATTRACTIVE LIGHTLY-STRUCK RED GRID CANCELLATION.

Unlike many of the 5c 1861's offered today, this wonderful example of the Brown Yellow retains its original color, having been kept in a dark vault for more than a half century.

1,310
2,600