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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
32
5c Orange Brown (1b). Vivid color and early impression, called "Ridgway Auburn" on most recent certificate, full to ample margins, neat red grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful First Printing Orange Brown which the P.F. has classified as "Auburn", ex Barwis, with 1987 and 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter stating "Ridgway Auburn shade from the First Printing of 1847".
E. 1,000-1,500
2,300