Sale 1185 — 2018 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Wednesday, 27 June, 2018
Category — 1851-60 Issues
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5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, rich color, crisp impression, almost perfect centering with design well clear of perforations on all sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TYPE II 1860 ISSUE.
Unlike its Orange Brown counterpart, the 5c Type II in Brown was not on hand in post offices when the 1861 demonetization order took effect. Therefore, original-gum examples of Scott 30A are far scarcer than Scott 30. The narrow spacing between subjects on the plate, as well as Toppan Carpenter's imprecise perforating, leaves collectors with very few well-centered original-gum examples.
Ex Drucker and "Scarsdale". With 1985, 2002 P.F. and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,500.00). Only one unused stamp in any gum condition has been graded higher -- a single original gum example at 95J
2,200
12,500