Sale 1240 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 20-21 July, 2021
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)
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Cat./Est. Value
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212
5c Brown Yellow (67a). Part original gum redistributed over small thin spot, bright color, single toned perf at top leftFINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 BROWN YELLOW SHADE WITH PART ORIGINAL GUM.
The 5c Brown Yellow and its shade varieties (Buff and Olive Yellow) are recognized as among the rarest of 1861-66 Issue stamps in original-gum condition. We have offered fewer than a dozen unused examples in any condition since keeping computerized records.
Ex Drews. With 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott value $30,000.00 as original gum
E. 2,000-3,000
2,400