1862 Civil War Encased Postage Stamp, EP-82, HB-152, S-108a, Five Cents, HUNT & NASH, "Irving House," New York, RIBBED Frame, With a PHILATELIC FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE dated 8/19/1986, Very Choice Extremely Fine.
Rated a Rarity-4 (31 to 40 known) according to Fred Reed. This choice very lovely example is of the always popular “Ribbed Frame” major Type. The deep rich brown 5¢ Thomas Jefferson 1861 Civil War Postage issue stamp is very well centered and quite vivid. The brass case is a natural chestnut in color with a bit lighter tone to the reverse highpoints with its sharp clear legends distinct. The individual ribbing to the face side appears perfectly clean and sharp in detail. An excellent example accompanied by THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE dated 8/19/1986 with photo as Genuine. (VF Scott Cat. $900) Provenance ex: Regency Philatelic Auctions August 2001, Collection of Robert Bauer.