Sale 1284 — The Yellowstone Collection of 1847 Issue Covers

Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 May, 2023

Category — 1847 Issue: Fancy and Grid Cancellations

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
550
c
Sale 1284, Lot 550, 1847 Issue: Fancy and Grid Cancellations5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to clear, bright shade and worn-plate impression, tied by red Herringbone fancy cancel and matching "Binghamton N.Y. Jan. 25" circular datestamp on cover to Cherry Valley N.Y., manuscript routing "Via Utica", barely noticeable small tear and crease in stamp at bottom right

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE DESIRABLE BINGHAMTON HERRINGBONE CANCEL ON A 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE COVER.

From the Sarah Roseboom correspondence. Ex Rohloff and Dr. Robertson. With 2014 P.F. certificate

E. 2,000-3,000
2,800