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1847, 5¢ red brown, large margins to in, bright color, cancelled by sharp strike of red "40" in circle rate handstamp, Fine and exceptionally rare strike on the 1847 issue.Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN STRIKES OF THE RED "40" IN CIRCLE RATING HANDSTAMP.
The "40" rating handstamp was used on transcontinental mail sent at the 40¢ rate.
Realized: $375