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, Blocks (Scott 1)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
50
5c Brown (1). Block of five, deep shade approaching Grayish Brown, sharp intermediate impression (possibly early), ample to large margins all around except in at bottom, red New York square grid cancels, bottom left stamp tear at bottom, few creases and slight soiling do not detract from its appearanceFINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND EXHIBITABLE BLOCK OF FIVE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
This is the ninth largest recorded multiple of the 5c 1847.
Ex Stollnitz, Rose, Curtis and Middendorf. Scott value $27,850.00 as a block of four and a single.
E. 4,000-5,000
7,000