Lot 3104 o
1859, 5¢ brown, type I, choice centered within unusually wide margins clear of design all around, strong color and detailed impression, neat strikes of New Orleans town cds, Extremely Fine to Superb and choice, ex-Natalee Grace; with 1997 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,500).Scott No. 29 $325.
A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1859 5¢ TYPE I BROWN PERFORATE, A RARE STAMP IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION. ONLY TWO HAVE GRADED HIGHER TO DATE.
Realized: $2,700