Lot 2516 o
1862, 5¢ dark red brown, exceptional centering, striking rich and distinctively dark shade, black grid cancels, Extremely Fine and choice, a choice example of this elusive and seldom offered shade variety; with 1995 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1000), only 7 examples graded higher all at 95.Scott No. 75 $1,000.
Realized: $700