Sale 268


 
Lot 1001



1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large even margins with rich color, a sharp impression and full barely hinged o.g. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $6,250

5¢ 1847'S WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM ARE EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND ALWAYS SOUGHT AFTER. THIS EXAMPLE IS AMONG THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE AND WOULD MORE THAN HOLD ITS OWN IN ANY COLLECTION OF CLASSIC U.S. GEMS.

Expertization: 1966 and 1996 P.F. Certificates.

 
Realized $13,500



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