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
20
5c Brown (1). Huge margins all around, dark shade and detailed early impression, light strike of blue circular datestamp (probably Philadelphia)EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH RICH COLOR AND A RAZOR-SHARP EARLY IMPRESSION.
Based on the color, impression and blue town datestamp, we classify this as an Early Impression Dark Brown from the First Printing, and it was probably used from Philadelphia.
Ex "Scarsdale". With 2003 P.F. certificate as "Brown".
E. 2,000-3,000
2,700