Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 5c-12c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 12-17)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
75
5c Red Brown (12). Enormous margins all around, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, lightly struck black and red circular datestamp cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, CANCELLED IN RED AND GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Signed A. Brun. With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,500.00). Only five grade higher (all at 98J)
875
2,000