Lot 2135 o
Proprietary, 1873, $5 green & black, violet paper, Rich colors and detailed impressions, 1879 manuscript cancel, small sealed tear at right center (not mentioned on certs.), Very Fine appearance; with clear 1977 & 2022 P.F. certificates.Scott Nos. RB10a $11,000.
AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE $5 PROPRIETARY ON VIOLET PAPER.
Examples of the $5.00 Proprietary Issue almost invariably have faults, due to the stamp's large size and the nature of its use. The Kingsley book contains a table showing 2,109 stamps ordered and he records only 119 copies extant.
Realized: $5,000