Lot 65
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1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (30), perfectly centered within balanced margins, intense shade with a complimentary red grid cancel, choice Extremely Fine, SMQ $10,000. Scott $1,475
AN EXQUISITE SINGLE OF THE 5¢ ORANGE BROWN TYPE II, WHICH IS MUCH SCARCER USED THAN MINT. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADED USED SINGLE, A DISTINCTION IT SHARES WITH ONLY THREE OTHERS.
Expertization: with 2001 PF certificate, 2012 PSE graded XF-Superb 95.
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Realized $6,500 |