Lot 62
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1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I (28A), stunning deep color, exceptional centering with the perforations clearing the design all around, New Orleans c.d.s., an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $7,500.
Scott $3,500
UNUSUALLY RICH COLOR FOR THIS OFTEN MISIDENTIFIED AND RARE SHADE, BEING UNUSUALLY WELL CENTERED AS WELL, WITH ONLY 5 OTHERS IN THIS GRADE, AND ONLY ONE (A 95) GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
Provenance: Merlin
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