Lot 1654 o
1847, 5¢ brown orange, neat blue Philadelphia, Pa. town cancel, large to huge margins, rich radiant brown orange color on deeply blued paper, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning gem; with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $2,150).Scott No. 1d $1,125.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 5¢ BROWN ORANGE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.
Realized: $2,000