1860, 5¢ brown, type II, tied by grid handstamp on gray allover American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Affairs ad cover to Madrid, Spain, red "New York, Br. Pkt., Oct 24" exchange cds, with blue "4R." reales rate handstamp and receiving backstamp; small cover tear at top and horizontal file fold affecting stamp, F.-V.F. Scott No. 30  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1860, 5¢ brown, type II, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), choice centering with nicely balanced margins around, beautifully deep rich color, exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine, a wonderful mint stamp in such pristine condition; with 1984, 2003 and 2013 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SSV $4,750). Scott No. 30A  $2,200. $0 (Image)

1860, 5¢ brown, type II, bold sharp red grid cancel, remarkably intense rich color, attractively centered, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a gorgeous used stamp; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 30A  $275. $0 (Image)

1860, 5¢ brown, type II, blue Baltimore town cancel, attractively centered amid wide margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 30A  $305. $0 (Image)