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 5c Brown (76). Original
gum, lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impression, wide and
well-balanced margins which are completely clear of the design on all four
sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFULLY CENTERED AND UNUSUALLY FRESH
ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 5-CENT BROWN. AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT
STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. The 5c 1861-68 Issue was
printed from plates with closely-spaced subjects that left little room for
the large 12-gauge perforations. The Brown shade, Scott 76, is scarce in
original-gum condition, and truly rare in this high grade. With 1999
P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,600.00
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 24c Lilac (78).
Original gum, lightly hinged, attractive deep shade and proof-like
impression on bright fresh paper, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY
FINE. THE 24-CENT 1861-63 ISSUE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN SOUND AND
WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. A FAR GREATER CHALLENGE TO ACQUIRE IN
THIS GRADE THAN MANY COLLECTORS REALIZE. Scott values, which are
influenced by the quantity of poorly-centered copies extant, are irrelevant
in the current market for choice original-gum classics. With 2001 P.F.
certificate (Image) |
2,500.00
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
