Sale 1260 — 2022 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 28 June, 2022
Category — 1847 Issue, Domestic Covers and Foreign Mails
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
16
5c Brown Orange (1d). Horizontal pair, huge margins to full including part of three adjoining stamps, radiant color, worn-plate impression, tied by red grids, matching "New-York Apl. 23" (1851) circular datestamp on buff cover to Lockport N.Y., docketing at topVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL 5-CENT 1847 SHADE, WHICH WE BELIEVE CLOSELY APPROACHES IF NOT MATCHES THE RED ORANGE SHADE.
Ex Knapp. Identified as Red Orange by Dr. Amonette with his notes and signature on back. With 2010 P.F. certificate as Brown Orange (1d).
E. 2,000-3,000
1,600