Sale 968 — The Alan B. Whitman Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 27-28 January, 2009
Category — 1847 Issue (Scott 1-2)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2
5c Red Brown (1). Original gum, small h.r., radiant color, large margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE. A STUNNING STAMP IN TERMS OF MARGINS, COLOR AND FRESHNESS OF GUM.
With 1969 and 1997 P.F. certificates
6,750
7,500