5c Brown Yellow (67a). Original gum, radiant color, choice centering for this difficult issue, couple barely nibbed perfs at top not mentioned on accompanying certificate

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 BROWN YELLOW SHADE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING CLASSIC STAMPS TO OBTAIN IN SOUND AND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION WITH ANY DECENT DEGREE OF CENTERING. A GREAT RARITY.

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. We have offered less than a dozen unused examples in any condition since keeping computerized records.

With 2004 P.S.E. certificate

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