1862 Civil War Era Encased Postage Stamp, EP-82, HB-152, S-108a, Five Cents, HUNT & NASH, "Irving House" New York, with Ribbed Frame, Choice Extremely Fine.
Rated a Rarity-4 (31 to 40 known) according to Fred Reed. A bold example is of this always popular “Ribbed Frame” major type. The 5¢ Thomas Jefferson 1861 Civil War Postage issue stamp is deep rich brown, very well centered and quite vivid. The mica surface appears crystal clear and unbroken, allowing the clean stamp to have some pop in eye appeal. The case is a natural chestnut-brown in color with some central deeper tone to the reverse with its legends being sharp and clear. The fine details of the individual ribbing to the face side appears sharp and distinct. (VF Scott Cat. $900)

[Civil War, 19th Century America, American Numismatics] [Encased Postage, Thomas Jefferson, Ribbed Frame Type] [Currency, Postage Stamps, Numismatics, Exonumia]