The Mauritius # 5 (Scott) was sold on Ebay yesterday. It’s a 1848 year 1 penny red stamp. The stamp is used, in good condition, have a authenticity certificate. Winning bid: US $1,648.00.
Stamp description:
WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER ANOTHER WORLDWIDE RARITY !!! 1848/58 MAURITIUS 1 PENNY ORANGE ON BLUISH PAPER, SCOTT # 5, YVERT # 3A WITH A CATALOGUE VALUE OF 10000 EUROS (MORE THAN $13500.00) !!! THE STAMP HAS A VERY FRESH COLOR, GOOD MARGINS FOR THIS ISSUE !!! VERY RARE BOXED CANCEL !!! CONDITION AS PER SCAN (NO THINS) !!! 2008 ROGER CALVES PHOTO COLOR AUTHENTICITY CERTIFICATE !!! A REAL GEM FOR THE BEST COLLECTION !!!