Lot 1048
1847, 5¢ dark brown, dot in "S" variety (1a), ample to large margins except touched top right, stunning deep color and very sharp impression, tied by 11-bar open grid struck in criss-cross fashion, matching "Brunswick Me. Oct. 21" c.d.s. on 1847 folded letter to Boston; stamp with very light bends at top from lettersheet, still Very Fine.
Scott $700
THE EARLIEST 5¢ USAGE FROM BRUNSWICK.
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