Sale 983 — The Hampshire Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 February, 2010
Category — 1857-60 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
23
5c Indian Red (28A). Gorgeous warm color in the unmistakable true Indian Red color and towards the deeper end of the color spectrum, choice centering with outer projections clear of perfs on all sides, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 5-CENT INDIAN RED. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
With 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
3,750
6,250