Lot 63
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1861, 5¢ buff (67), exceptionally well centered, deep radiant color on bright paper. Unused. Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SMQ $10,100.
Scott $11,000
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFICULT 1861 5¢ BUFF, THIS BEING THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO AN UNUSED EXAMPLE BY THE P.S.E.
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
This unused example and one original gum example are the only stamps graded VF-XF 85 by the P.S.E., with none graded higher. The 5¢ buff is one of the most difficult 1861 stamps to find unused and centered.
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