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

Sale Date — Wednesday, 29 September, 2010

Category — 5c 1847 Early Issues and Dark Brown Shades

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
37
c
Sale 993, Lot 37, 5c 1847 Early Issues and Dark Brown Shades5c Grayish Brown (1a var). Distinctive shade, large even margins, cancelled by red grid, matching "New Bedford Ms. Nov. 12" circular datestamp on blue 1849 folded letter to the Whaling Bank of New London Conn., vertical file fold well away from stamp, Very Fine, scarce usage of the Grayish Brown shade, ex Rust, with 1989 P.F. certificate

E. 750-1,000
1,400