Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-39)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
228
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 impressionEXTREMELY 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
