Lot 173 o
1856, 5¢ red brown, large to huge margins all around including portion of adjoining stamp at left, magnificent deep rich color, clear impression, partial New Orleans circular datestamp, choice and Extremely Fine; dealer backstamps, with 1981 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 12 $700.
A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ 1856 ISSUE.
Realized: $1,150