*A buyer’s premium of 15% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.
Category — 1897-1903 Change of Colors (Scott 279-284)
5c Dark Blue (281). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex Curtis, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00), only four have been graded higher