5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, rich color, crisp impression, choice centering with design well clear of perforations on all sides, long and full perforations all around

EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TYPE II 1860 ISSUE.

Unlike its Orange Brown counterpart, the 5c Type II in Brown was not on hand in post offices when the 1861 demonetization order took effect. Therefore, original-gum examples of Scott 30A are far scarcer than Scott 30. The narrow spacing between subjects on the plate, as well as Toppan Carpenter's imprecise perforating, leaves collectors with very few well-centered original-gum examples.

Ex Drucker. With 1985 and 2002 P.F. certificates

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