Sale 1376 — The Monterey Collection of Superb United States 19th and 20th Century Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78a)
5c Brown Yellow (67a). Fresh color in an unusually bright shade, choice centering with perforations clear of design on all sides, neat strike of red circular datestamp cancel at right leaves design clearly visible
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE BROWN YELLOW COLOR, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Due to narrow spacing on the 5c plate, it is very difficult to find centered copies with the perforations clear of the design on all sides. The stamp offered here, with choice centering and the red town cancellation, is a true condition rarity.
Ex Drs. Dauer. With 2002 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded to Scott 67a and it is shared by only one other.
