5c Buff (67). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, deep rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, long and full perforations all around

VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF ALL CLASSIC ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE SOUND AND CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.

The 5c Buff and its shade varieties (Brown Yellow and Olive Yellow) are recognized as being among the rarest of 1861-66 Issue stamps in sound original-gum condition. Perhaps the only shade varieties rarer than the 5c Buff are the 3c Pigeon Blood Pink and 24c Blackish Violet (Scott 64a and 78c), but Scott 67 is a major Scott listing and is, therefore, more significant to completion of the series. A review using Power Search supports our claim. We have offered only one sound original-gum example centered better than Fine since 2000.

With 1984 and 2000 P.F. certificates

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