5c Deep Brown (29 var). Original gum, choice centering for this difficult issue with intact perforations at bottom and with perfs clear of outer projections on all sides, rich color and detailed impression

EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1857 ISSUE IN THE DEEP BROWN SHADE. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE.

Due to the narrow spacing between subjects on the first 5c plate, many of the stamps have the outer projections touched or cut into by the perforations. A Power Search review of our records shows that we have offered only eleven other original-gum examples of this stamp since 1994. Of these, perhaps two would rate the grade of Very Fine or Extremely Fine. The example offered here, with full original gum, deep rich color, full perforations and with balanced margins, is a true condition rarity.

With 2005 P.F. certificate

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