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, Intermediate and Worn-Plate Impressions (Scott 1)

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5c Grayish Brown (1a var). Enormous margins with left sheet margin and part of adjoining stamp at top, rich color and intermediate impression, light strike of blue Philadelphia integral-rate datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE GRAYISH BROWN SHADE. A STAMP WITH TREMENDOUS VISUAL APPEAL.

Ex Hansen. With 1991, 2001 and 2008 P.F. certificates.

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