Lot 643 o
1856, 5¢ red brown, light face free town cancel, large margins all around, rich vibrant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1991 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,100).Scott No. 12 $700.
A LIGHTLY CANCELLED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1856 5¢ JEFFERSON ISSUE.
Realized: $1,500