5c Red Orange (1c). Huge margins including traces of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, absolutely brilliant Red Orange color and worn-plate impression, cancelled by blue numeral "10" and "5" handstamps, fresh and sound

EXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE RARE RED ORANGE SHADE, CANCELLED BY BLUE "5" AND "10" NUMERALS. ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES.

According to Wade Saadi, the Red Orange shade was produced exclusively during the last printing, stamps from which were part of the Fifth Delivery (December 7, 1850).

Ex Floyd and Wingate. With 1996 P.F. and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $17,500.00). Only two grade higher and two others share this grade

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