Sale 993 — The Wagshal Collection, Part 1: 1845-69 Issues

Sale Date — Wednesday, 29 September, 2010

Category — 5c 1847 Issue - Recut Left Frameline

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
150
c
Sale 993, Lot 150, 5c 1847 Issue - Recut Left Frameline5c Red Brown (1). With recut left frameline, huge margins including part of two adjoining stamps, tied by blue grid and matching "Philada. Pa. 5cts. Jun. 20" integral-rate circular datestamp on folded cover to New York, used with Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Bronze on Black Glazed (15L13), not tied, 5c insignificant corner crease at bottom right, Extremely Fine appearance, a beautiful use of the recut frameline variety with a Blood's local stamp, the recipient is listed in the city directory as an auctioneer

E. 1,500-2,000
800