Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023

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*A buyer’s premium of 18% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — 1847 Issue

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
160
c
Sale 1291, Lot 160, 1847 Issue5c Dark Brown (1a). Deep rich color and detailed early impression, full to large margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, just tied by red grid cancel, matching "Detroit Mich. Apr. 27" (1848) circular datestamp on folded letter to Mason Mich., Very Fine, attractive example of 5c 1847 used to pay under-300 miles rate between Michigan post offices, ex Sampson and Mirsky, with 1996 P.F. certificate

E. 400-500
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