1861, 5¢ brown, First Design, without gum, remarkably well centered amid usual tight margins only impinging on the outer frameline at top and bottom, rich deep color on bright paper, sealed virtually unnoticeable tear at bottom and small thins at top, Extremely Fine appearance; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 57  $27,500. A WONDERFULLY WELL CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5¢ FIRST DESIGN ISSUE. Of the approximately 35 examples available, most are either off-centered or have perforations well into the central design. This is one of the few exceptionally centered examples that exhibit none of qualities. $0 (Image)