1858, 5¢ Brick Red, Type I, neat town corner cancel, perfect centering with clear even margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2008 and 2012 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90 XQ, SSV $4,100 for 90). Scott No. 27 $1,600. AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1858 5¢ BRICK RED TYPE I ISSUE BEARING A NEARLY FACE-FREE TOWN CANCELLATION. $0 (Image)
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Jun-01-2016, 23:59:00 EST
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1858 5¢ Brick Red Type I Horizontal Pair
Sale No: 68
Lot No:61
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Cat No:27
1858, 5¢ Brick Red, Type I, Horizontal Pair, attractive well centered pair, tied by "New Orleans, La., May 4, 1859" cds on folded letter sheet to Barcelona, Spain, endorsed via England with red "New - York, Br. Pkt., May 11" exchange cds, bold "8.R.s" inland rate handstamp, reverse with red London transit and receiving cds's, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 27 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A RARE DOUBLE BRITISH OPEN MAIL RATE USAGE BEARING A PAIR OF THE 1858 5¢ BRICK RED TYPE I ISSUE. $0 (Image)