Lot 2166 o
1856, 5¢ red brown, sharp bold strike of segmented grid cancel, large beautifully balanced margins all around, rich bold color on bright paper, sharply etched impression, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2006 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 12 $775.
THIS 1856 5¢ RED BROWN CANCELLED WITH THIS DISTINCTIVE SEGMENTED CORK IS A RARITY. IT REPRESENTS THE CLOSEST SEMBLANCE TO A FANCY CANCELLATION THAT CAN BE FOUND ON THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE.
Realized: $800