Sale 1108 — The Robert Bowman Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday, 29 September, 2015

Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 63-78a)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
44
 
Sale 1108, Lot 44, 1861-66 Issue (Scott 63-78a)5c Buff (67). Gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, radiant color, bright red grid cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.

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, may be considered a condition rarity.

Ex Dr. Morris. With 1982 and 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only four others. We have sold three of the other four, and this is the only one with a red cancel.

960
7,000