Lot 142
1879, 5¢ blue (185), an incredible never hinged mint single, fresh, bright and virtually perfectly centered with lovely color and exceptionally large, beautifully balanced margins; a choice. Extremely Fine gem. Scott Stamp Values $3,250. Scott $1,500
A SUPERB AMERICAN 5¢ TAYLOR. ONE OF ONLY A TOTAL OF THREE AT THIS GRADE FROM BOTH THE PSE AND PF COMBINED, AND ONLY ONE HIGHER, A 95.
Expertization: with 1985, 1998, and 2015 P.F. certificates, last graded XF 90.
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Realized $6,000 |