Lot 60524 – 1847, Benjamin Franklin, 5c dark red-brown, exceptionally
Lot 60524 – 1847, Benjamin Franklin, 5c dark red-brown, exceptionally
Lot 60524 – 1847, Benjamin Franklin, 5c dark red-brown, exceptionally
United States » 1847 Issue
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
100 – 200 EUR
Auction date
Thu 8 Dec 2022 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1847, Benjamin Franklin, 5c dark red-brown, exceptionally intense colour, vibrant tones, giving a proof-like impression from the first printing, full to large margins, lightly cancelled by red grid, light corner crease, accompanied by an 1847 (Aug 11) cover from which this stamp was removed, incredibly attractive and clean example.
Catalogue ref: Scott 1a
Auction
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