Sale 1109 — U.S. 1847-69 Issues, featuring the Kenneth D. Gilbart Collection
Sale Date — Wednesday, 30 September, 2015
Category — 5c 1847 Issue, On-Cover, Cont. (Scott 1)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
359
5c Dark Brown (1a). Horizontal pair, margins to in, clipped at lower left, tied by black grid cancels, "New Orleans La. Dec. 5" circular datestamp on 1847 printed commercial circular to Greenock, Scotland, Liverpool and receiving backstamps, "1/-" due marking, quite soiled and worn, stamps with few faults, still a scarce use, perhaps with some help from a paper restorer this worthy artifact could be made presentable
E. 500-750
225