Sale 958 — 2008 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 7 June, 2008
Category — 1847 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
517
5c Red Brown (1). Horizontal pair, large margins to just in, deep rich color, cancelled by ms. "X" penstrokes, clear strike of "Key-West, Florida Apr. 8" oval datestamp on cover to East Haddam Conn., stamps with small faults incl. light creases, some slight cover soiling not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine appearance, a scarce 1847 usage from Key West, only five covers are listed in the Alexander census, with 1985 P.F. certificate
E. 3,000-4,000
3,250