Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020

Category — 1847 Issue Covers

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1133
c
Sale 1230, Lot 1133, 1847 Issue Covers5c Grayish Brown (1a var). Distinctive shade, worn impression, large even margins, cancelled by red grid, matching "New Bedford Ms. Nov. 12" circular datestamp on blue 1849 folded letter to the Whaling Bank of New London Conn., Very Fine, scarce use of the Grayish Brown shade, ex Rust and Wagshal, with 1989 P.F. certificate

E. 500-750
425