Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 67-70d)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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5c Olive Yellow (67b). Brilliant color that is distinctly different from the other two Scott-listed shades for No. 67, bold strike of 7-bar grid cancel, trace of additional red cancel at top, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 IN THE DISTINCTIVE OLIVE YELLOW SHADE. THIS IS THE SCARCEST SHADE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 ISSUE, AND IT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
We have offered fewer than 20 unduplicated examples of the Olive Yellow shade in any condition since keeping computerized records. Of these two were unused. It is very difficult to find in sound and centered condition.
Ex Saadi. With 1983, 1989 and 2014 P.F. certificates
4,750
4,000