Sale 923 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Monday, 23 October, 2006

Category — 1861-66 Issue

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2169
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Sale 923, Lot 2169, 1861-66 Issue5c Brown Yellow (67a). Disturbed original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful brilliant shade and impression on bright paper, centered to right, couple tiny corner creases

FINE 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