Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 5c 1847 Issue (Scott 1)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
15
5c Dark Brown (1a). Large even margins, wonderful depth of color and sharp early impression, neat strike of blue dotted grid cancel (possibly from Middletown Conn.), vertical pre-printing paperfoldEXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE DARK BROWN SHADE, WITH A VERY UNUSUAL CANCEL.
Ex Mirsky, "Golden Oak" and Wall. With 2014 P.F. certificate.
E. 2,000-3,000
1,600