Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 5c 1847 Issue, Early Impressions (Scott 1)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
16
5c Deep Red Brown (1 var). With stitch watermark at bottom, exceptionally deep rich color and proof-like early impression, large to huge margins, red cancel with numeral "12" dateEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE DEEP RED BROWN SHADE FROM THE FIRST PRINTING.
With 2004 P.F. certificate (submitted as Ridgway Chestnut Brown).
E. 1,500-2,000
3,250