1857, 5¢ Bright Red Brown, Type I, light town cancel at bottom of stamp completely free of the full portrait oval, gorgeous deep rich true bright red brown color, perfectly centered amid evenly balanced margins all around, a Superb gem, a Truly Phenomenal Example of the 1857 5¢ Bright Red Brown Issue, without a doubt the finest example of this elusive 1857 5¢ shade; with 2012 W. Weiss & 2012 P.F. Graded certificates (98 & XF-Sup 95 grades respectively, SSV $12,000 for 95 with no pricing higher). Scott No. 28b  $2,500. $0 (Image)

1857, 5¢ Bright Red Brown, Type I, neat town cancel, intensely rich color, Fine and attractive; with 1999 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 28b  $2,500. $0 (Image)