Sale 1278 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023

Category — 1861 Issue (Scott 62B-78)

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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3209°
 
Sale 1278, Lot 3209, 1861 Issue (Scott 62B-78)5c Buff (67). Radiant color nicely complemented by blue Baltimore Md. circular datestamp, outstanding centering with balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF STAMP IN TERMS OF COLOR, CENTERING, PERFORATIONS AND CANCELLATION. THIS STAMP, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., IS 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 neat blue Baltimore cancel is a condition rarity.

With 1999 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). With 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 67 in any condition category, and it is shared by only seven others.

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