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
 
Sale 1199, Lot 1003, 1847 Issue and Reproductions (Scott 1-4)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 cancel

EXTREMELY 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