Lot 51
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1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (30), outstanding centering with perforations completely clear of design all around, deep rich color. Red target cancel. Choice, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,475
AN EXCEPTIONAL USED SINGLE WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL, RARELY SEEN IN THIS REMARKABLE CONDITION.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
The 5 cent type II orange brown is far scarcer used, as it was only available for a very short time before being demonitized due to the onset of the Civil war.
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