Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1847 Issue and Reproduction (Scott 1-4)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
550
5c Red Brown (1). Original gum, huge margins all around, soft brownish shade, impression shows distinct plate wear (especially in upper left background lines)EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.
Ex Scarsdale. With 1992 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates.
6,750
6,000