Sale 1199 — Gem-Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 1-2 May, 2019
Category — 1847 Issue and Reproductions (Scott 1-4)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1003
5c Red Brown (1). Enormous margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top (with letters "R.W.H.&E." printer's initials), clear stitch watermark at bottom, gorgeous deep rich color nicely complemented by red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT RICHLY COLORED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $5,750.00). Only two 5c 1847s grade higher (at 100J) and only two others share this desirable grade
350
2,900
