Lot 1575
Proprietary, 1873, $5 green & black, violet paper (RB10a), exceptionally well centered with large margins, rich colors and a strong impression. Large part original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $8,000 for used
THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $5.00 PROPRIETARY ISSUE ON VIOLET PAPER, BEING THE ONLY ONE THAT IS BOTH SOUND AND WITH NEARLY FULL ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: 1981 and 2003 P.F. Certificates.
Provenance: Kingsley
There are only about three recorded sound unused examples of the rare $5 Proprietary on violet paper. The example offered here is the only one recorded with original gum. Due to the large size of the stamp, most examples of the $5 Proprietary have faults.
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