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Sale 121: Gems of Philately

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Postmasters' Provisional & 1847-1851 Issues

Lot 89 o   

1847, 5¢ orange brown, blue grid cancels, large to huge margin showing portion of adjacent stamp at left, brilliant true orange brown shade, Superb; with 2023 P.F. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SSV $4,250).
Scott No. 1b    $675.

ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1847 5¢ ISSUE IN THE ORANGE BROWN SHADE.

By way of comparison, the P.S.E. population report lists the highest awarded grade for the 5¢ orange brown issue at 95.

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all lots for this sale will be subject to a 18% buyer's premium

Current Opening Bid: $2,500

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