Sale 1367 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 9-11 December, 2025
Category — 1845-60 Issues (Scott 9X1-39)
5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (30). Beautifully centered, deep rich color on fresh paper, light but clear red cancel struck at lower right leaving entire design unobscured
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TYPE II ORANGE BROWN WITH A COMPLETELY FACE-FREE RED CANCEL.
The Orange Brown is much scarcer used than unused. Examples in this choice sound used condition are rare, especially with a face-free cancel. A Power Search review confirms this. Only five examples described as Extremely Fine in our auctions since 1993 have had face-free cancels.
From the Nathanael Greene collection. Ex Kirke. With 2002 and 2019 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ). The "XQ" stands for "Extraordinary Quality". With 1998 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90). Only five examples grade higher at P.S.E. (all at 95).
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