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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
39
5c Dark Brown (1a var). Huge margins to clear including significant portion of adjoining stamp at right, intermediate impression, intense color described on certificate as "of the family of Ridgway's Bister, and not Seal Brown", black grid cancel, fresh and Very Fine, ex Renne, with 1991 P.F. certificate and accompanied by a 1991 letter from Raymond H. Weill regarding the shade
E. 500-750
800