Lot 2023 o
1847, 5¢ dark brown, near complete socked-on-the-nose strike of true green grid cancel, ample to large margins, bold dark brown color, small pre-printing paper fold at bottom, Very Fine and choice; with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 1a $1,775.
A MARVELOUS STRIKE OF THIS VERY RARE GREEN COLOR CANCELLATION ON THE 1847 ISSUE.
Realized: $4,750