Lot
2099 
1857, 5¢ red brown, type I, small part disturbed o.g., rich deep color, few blind perfs at top, small tear at top and small corner creases at bottom, Fine appearance, still a presentable example of this mint 19th century rarity; with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 28 $60,000.
A RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 5¢ JEFFERSON ISSUE.
Realized: $8,000