Sale 1120 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 17-18 March, 2016
Category — 1847 Issue (Scott 1-2)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1038
5c Reddish Brown (1 var). Large margins all around, deep rich color identified on accompanying certificate as "in the family of Ridgway's Dark Russet," intense impression on bright paper which retains its original bluing, deep red grid cancel complements the shade, Extremely Fine Gem, a rare color shade and especially so in such superb condition, ex Hoffner and Dr. Hinrichs, with 1998 P.F. certificate
400
700