1857, 5¢ red brown, type I. Town cancels, near perfect centering, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 28  $1,000. $0 (Image)

1857, 5¢ red brown, type I. block of 4, neat socked-on-the-nose Ft. Smith, Ark. cds, beautifully fresh and well centered, small corner creases, otherwise Extremely Fine, a magnificent and very rare classic block; with 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 28  $7,500. $0 (Image)