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 5c Brown Yellow (67a). Radiant color nicely complemented by red grid cancel, choice centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A
BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT IN THE BROWN YELLOW COLOR. Ex Rose. With 2001 P.F. certificate as Buff shade. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
1,260.00
SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 5c Olive Yellow (67b). Radiant color in the true Olive Yellow shade, nicely complemented by red target cancel, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A
BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT IN THE RARE AND DISTINCTIVE OLIVE YELLOW SHADE. THIS IS THE SCARCEST SHADE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 ISSUE, AND IT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. We have offered approximately a dozen
unduplicated examples of the Olive Yellow shade in any condition since keeping computerized records. Of these only two were unused. It is difficult to find in sound and centered condition. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1992 P.F. certificate. With 1991 and
2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $10,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
3,560.00
SOLD for $14,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
