Sale 918 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 2: 1847-1869 Issues and Confederate States
Sale Date — Wednesday, 20 September, 2006
Category — 1847 First General Issue
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
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5c Red Brown (1). Original gum, huge margins all around, soft brownish shade, impression shows distinct plate wear (especially in upper left background lines)EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.
With 1992 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates.
6,500
6,750