Sale 984 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 6-8 April, 2010

Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 63-68)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
280
 
Sale 984, Lot 280, 1861-66 Issue (Scott 63-68)5c Buff (67). Rich color on fresh paper, beautifully centered with balanced margins, cancelled by both blue Baltimore circular datestamp and red transit

EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BUFF 1861 ISSUE.

Due to narrow spacing on the 5c plate, it is very difficult to find centered copies with the perforations clear of the design on all sides. The stamp offered here, with its choice centering and two-color cancels, may be considered a condition rarity.

With 1999 and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,500.00). The earlier certificate identifies the stamp as Brown Yellow and the current certificate (with which we agree) identifies the stamp as Buff

1,260
2,300