Lot 2045 o
1862, 5¢ red brown, blue town and portions of red cancels, near perfect centering amid large balanced margins well clear of design, rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, with only five used examples to grade as such with none higher; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded encapsulation (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $4,500).Scott No. 75 $450.
A WONDERFUL AND RARE 1862 5¢ RED BROWN ISSUE IN SUCH EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION.
Realized: $4,000