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1847 5-CENT SHADES
27 5c Brown (1). Three huge margins including trace of adjoining
stamp at left, full at bottom, gorgeous color and impression —
what we would describe as a First Printing Dark Brown —
complemented by neat blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a
beautiful stamp, ex Garrett and Saadi, with 1989 P.F. certificate
as Brown ................................................................ 505.00
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29 5c Orange Brown (1b). Full margins to clear at left, rich color
and bright 1851 Orange Brown shade, Wilmington & Raleigh
Rail Road blue “Propeller” fancy cancel as well as red French
transit, Very Fine, an exceptional combination of cancellations,
ex Koppersmith and Saadi, with 1989 and 1991 P.F. certificates .
..................................................................... E. 1,000-1,500
William H.Gross
SIEGEL-SHREVE – 21 – APRIL 9, 2013
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28 5c Dark Brown (1a). Enormous margins with portions of
adjoining stamps at sides and part sheet margin at top, intense
dark shade — what we would describe as Blackish Brown or
“Seal” Brown — criss-crossing strikes of rimless grid cancel,
Extremely Fine Gem, a huge and impressive stamp, ex Matthies
and Saadi, with 1986 and 1992 P.F. certificates............ 950.00
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