Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1

1853 (July 1): Perkins Bacon 5 c. red-brown on blued, wmk. 1, an unused example with large margins on three sides and clear at right, of excellent rich colour, without gum. A rare stamp unused. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1995) Gi = £ 550/Scott = $ 650.
Provenance: Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6157.