Lot 1798 o
1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill, very thin paper. Exceptional centering for this notoriously off centered issue with perforations completely free from impinging design, gorgeous deep rich color and attractive light circle of wedges, tiny perf tear at bottom left which is about to fall off (not mentioned on any of the five accompanying certificates), Extremely Fine and attractive, a beautiful and choice used 5¢ F. grill on very thin paper, certainly one of the finest known with this being one of only three reported in this grade with only one higher; with 2000, 2005 & Graded 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90) and 1999 and Graded 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $2,050).Scott No. 95 $900.
Realized: $1,600