Lot 1088 o
1857, 5¢ bright red brown, type I, choice centering within well balanced margins, rich vibrant bright red brown color, full perfs at top (two partially obscured by cds), Extremely Fine and choice; with 1991, 2003 and 2013 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SSV $4,500).Scott No. 28b $2,500.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND SELDOMLY ENCOUNTERED SHADE.
Realized: $3,250