Lot 2246 o
1857, 5¢ red brown, type I, exceptional centering with perforations clear of design, rich deep color, light town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1977 & 1995 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 28 $1,100.
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RED BROWN SHADE WHICH IS MUCH MORE ELUSIVE IN THIS GEM CONDITION THAN THE CATALOG VALUE MIGHT INDICATE.
Realized: $1,200