Lot 1087 o
1857, 5¢ red brown, type I, town cancel, exceptional centering amid nicely balanced margins, rich deep fiery color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2015 P.S.E., 2002 (for a 28A) and 2007 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SSV $3,000).Scott No. 28 $1,100.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 5¢ RED BROWN TYPE I ISSUE.
Realized: $2,300