Lot
1981 
1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II, o.g., never hinged, stunning deep rich color on bright fresh paper, choice centering amid wide margins, Extremely Fine, an exceedingly rare stamp in never hinged condition, with only a very few known as such; with 2014 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (90). Scott No. 30 $1,250 for hinged.
WITHOUT QUESTION - THE FINEST NEVER HINGED 1861 5¢ ORANGE BROWN IN EXISTENCE.
Realized: $5,500