Lot 1154
1879, 5¢ blue (185), precisely centered within beautifully balanced margins, bright color and full fresh never hinged original gum. A Superb gem. SMQ $8,500.
Scott $550 as hinged
A GEM WITH NEAR PERFECT CENTERING AND REMARKABLE FRESHNESS, THIS MINT 5¢ 1879 BANK NOTE IS PERHAPS THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE IN EXISTENCE.
Expertization: 1985 & 2006 P.F. Certificates, latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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