Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014
Category — 5c-10c 1847 Issue Stamps (Scott 1-2)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3003
5c Brown (1). Block of five, deep shade approaching Grayish Brown, ample to large margins all around except in at bottom, red New York square grid cancels, bottom left stamp tear at bottom, few creases and slight soiling do not detract from its appearanceFINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND EXHIBITABLE BLOCK OF FIVE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
This is the ninth largest recorded multiple of the 5c 1847.
Ex Stollnitz and Rose. Scott Retail $27,900.00 as a block of four and a single
E. 7,500-10,000
4,250