Sale 1068 — United States Stamps and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 30 April-1 May, 2014
Category — 1847 Issue and 1875 Reproduction of 1847 Issue
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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5c Dark Reddish Brown (1 var). Large even margins all around, deep rich color which almost approaches the Blackish Brown shade, unobtrusive strike of red grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a remarkable shade, with 1996 and 2012 P.F. certificates, this shade is unlisted in Scott and in our opinion this is the First Printing Dark Brown (Scott 1a), Scott Retail as normal shade with no premium for the Dark Reddish Brown
425
1,200
