Lot 8
1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (27), nicely centered with bright distinctive color. Original gum. Tiny spot of restoration where a paper inclusion was previously removed. Fresh, nearly Very Fine appearance. Scott $30,000
ONE OF ONLY A FEW EXAMPLES RECORDED WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: 1972 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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Realized $19,000 |