5c Buff (67). Radiant color beautifully complemented by both blue and red postmarks, blue "Cincinnati O. Feb. 19" double-circle datestamp and red New York "Paid" exchange office datestamp, outstanding centering and margins, bright and fresh in every respect

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF, CANCELLED IN BOTH BLUE AND RED AND GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

Due to narrow spacing on the 5c plate, it is very difficult to find centered copies with the perforations clear of the design on all sides. The stamp offered here, with its choice centering, fresh color and two different color postmarks is a true condition rarity.

With 2021 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded by the P.F. By way of comparison, the P.S.E. Population Report also lists XF-Superb 95 as its highest grade, with six examples. We have offered five of those six and none have a two-color cancel.

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