Lot 2192 o
1862, 5¢ red brown, deep rich color on bright paper, exceedingly well centered within balanced margins, neat circular grid cancel, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,175), only 7 graded higher, all at 95.Scott No. 75 $425.
A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ RED BROWN 1861 ISSUE, PARTICULARLY SCARCE IN PREMIUM USED CONDITION.
Realized: $700