Sale 1235 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 19-20 May, 2021
Category — 1847 Issue and Reproduction (Scott 1-4)
5c Red Brown (1). Original gum, full even margins, rich color and intermediate impression, small natural inclusion at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificateVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH FOUR FULL MARGINS AND IN SOUND CONDITION.
With 1992 P.F. certificate
10c Black (2). Original gum, two large margins at left and bottom, full at top and full to clear at right, intense shade and impression, light pencil notations on gum at bottom not mentioned on accompanying certificateVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
The 1847 Issue is much scarcer in unused condition than other issues, because the stamps were demonetized in 1851. They could be exchanged for the new issue, but once the exchange period ended, the stamps would have no postage value. Considering the purchasing power of ten cents in 1851, it is not surprising that the stamps were either used or exchanged, rather than left for future generations of collectors. The 10c 1847 Issue is rare in sound original-gum condition -- especially with margins that do not impinge on the design on any side. This is a fresh and choice example.
With 2021 P.F. certificate
5c Red Brown, Reproduction (3). Without gum as issued, large to huge margins including bottom sheet margin, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1990 A.P.S. certificate
5c Red Brown, Reproduction (3). Without gum as issued, ample to large margins, bright color, Very Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate
10c Black, Reproduction (4). Without gum as issued, large margins to full at right, deep shade and clear impression, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate