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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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
40
5c Red Orange (1c). Large even margins all around, vivid color and cleaned-plate impression, neat red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE RARE RED ORANGE SHADE. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT.
With 1999 P.F. certificate.
8,500
8,000