Sale 989 — 2010 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Saturday, 19 June, 2010

Category — 1861-66 Issue, incl. Encased Postage

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
92
 
Sale 989, Lot 92, 1861-66 Issue, incl. Encased Postage5c Buff (67). Radiant color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins all around, long and full perforations, neat strikes of grid cancel and circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.

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, may be considered a condition rarity.

With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,350.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only three others share this grade.

1,200
3,250