Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021

Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1068
 
Sale 1245, Lot 1068, 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)5c Red Brown (12). B Relief, large even margins all around, lightly cancelled by red grid, bright color

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE CANCELLED SOLELY BY A RED GRID.

Ex "European Connoisseur". Purple backstamp. With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,300.00). Considering the margin width and red cancel, this stamp is far more desirable than its numerical grade would indicate

925
1,700