Sale 978 — The Beverly Hills Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Friday, 4 December, 2009
Category — 1861-66 Issue
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1020
5c Brown (76). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, wide and balanced margins which are a rarity on this issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 5-CENT BROWN. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
The 5c 1861-68 Issue was printed from plates with closely-spaced subjects that left little room for the large 12-gauge perforations. The Brown shade, Scott 76, is scarce in original-gum condition, and truly rare in this high grade.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,950.00). This the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.
1,600
2,500