Lot 1055 o
1847, 5¢ red orange, left margin single, red grid cancels, full sheet margin with large to huge around showing portion of adjacent stamp at top, bright color and late impression associated with this rare shade, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $13,500).Scott No. 1c $9,500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 5¢ RED ORANGE - THE RAREST OF ALL 1847 5¢ ISSUE SHADES.
Realized: $5,000