Sale 1133 — United States and Possessions
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 26-27 July, 2016
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)
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5c Brown Yellow (67a). Magnificent centering and margins, vivid shade, neat red grid cancel, bright and freshEXTREMELY 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.
With 2014 P.F. certificate
1,160
2,200
