Lot 3017
1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (27), very well centered for this shade, with the perforations virtually clear all around, rich, distinctive color and full original gum. Fully Very Fine for this issue. Scott $30,000
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE MINT STAMP IN SOUND ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION.
Expertization: 1952 and 2001 P.F. Certificates.
According to our research, there are less than a half dozen sound mint examples with original gum, this is certainly one of the two or three finest of these.
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Realized $65,000 |