Lot 2016
1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 5¢ brown (105), outstanding centering within large margins for the 5¢, stunning color and a prooflike impression that shows off the wonderfully intricate design, full fresh lightly hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $11,700.
Scott $3,250
AN EXQUISITE 5¢ RE-ISSUE WITH MAGNIFICENT COLOR AND OUTSTANDING CENTERING AS WELL, THE HIGHEST NUMERICAL GRADE AWARDED BY THE PSE TO DATE (THERE IS ONE 95J).
Expertization: 2004 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
Our comments about the 3¢ Re-issue in the preceding lot notwithstanding, there are no easy values in this set. We simply cannot recall a finer example than the present mint single offered here.
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