Sale 1133 — United States and Possessions

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 26-27 July, 2016

Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
103°
 
Sale 1133, Lot 103, 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)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.

With 2014 P.F. certificate

1,160
2,200