Lot 1674 o
1856, 5¢ red brown. Socked-on-the-nose "Charleston, N.C. Feb 14" (Valentines Day) town cancel, large, beautifully balanced margins and rich color, a magnificent, Extremely Fine gem; with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-Sup 95, $2600. SMQ $2,600.Scott No. 12 $950.
Realized: $3,000