Sale 953 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008

Category — 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-39)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
228
og
Sale 953, Lot 228, 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-39)5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering for this difficult issue with perfs clear of projections on all sides, deep rich color and proof-like impression

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1860 TYPE II. SCARCE WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.

With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $5,500.00). This is the only example to achieve this grade, and only one hinged and one Mint N.H. example have graded higher to date.

2,400
4,750