Lot
2669 
Postage Due, 1879, 5¢ Deep Brown, Special Printing, full o.g., paper hinge remnant, attractively centered, bright and fresh with rich vibrant color, Very Fine, from the Estate of the late John E. Du Pont; with 1954 P.F. certificate. Scott No. J11 $15,000.
A LOVELY FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
Realized: $9,500