Sale 923 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 23 October, 2006
Category — 1861-66 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2169
5c Brown Yellow (67a). Disturbed original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful brilliant shade and impression on bright paper, centered to right, couple tiny corner creasesFINE APPEARANCE. THE 1861 5-CENT BROWN YELLOW IS ONE OF THE RAREST STAMPS OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE.
The 5c Brown Yellow and its shade varieties (Buff and Olive Yellow) are recognized as the rarest of 1861-66 Issue stamps in original-gum condition.
With 1971 P.F. certificate
25,000
5,500
