Lot 1030
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample margins, brilliant color and exceptionally sharp early impression, canceled and just tied by red grid, matching "Annapolis Md Oct 27" c.d.s. on folded letter sheet to Belmont Va., Extremely Fine and appealing. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THERE ARE FIVE RECORDED 1847 ISSUE COVERS FROM ANNAPOLIS OF WHICH ONLY TWO ARE THE 5¢.
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Realized $3,500 |