Lot 281 o
1859, 5¢ deep brown, type I, near perfect centering, wonderful rich color in the elusive deep brown shade, bold virtually complete strike of "Paid" straight line cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, ex-Haas and Grunin; with 2002 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,500).Scott No. 29 $325.
A GORGEOUS GEM WHICH IS COMPLIMENTED BY THE ATTRACTIVE STRAIGHT LINE "PAID" CANCEL. ONLY TWO EXAMPLES ARE GRADED HIGHER BY THE P.S.E. (98).
Realized: $1,100