Values of US Stamp Scott Catalog 1 – 5c 1847 Benjamin Franklin. Page 124

5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Bright color nicely complemented by bold blue grid cancel struck twice, large margins to full, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1071

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Margins all around, attractive shade near Orange Brown, red grid cancel, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1074

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Three full to large margins incl. frameline of adjoining stamp at bottom, ample at top, bright red grid cancel, tiny toned spot in right center margin, appears Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1073

5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Large even margins, rich color, well-struck black grid cancel, Extremely Fine, exceedingly rare and desirable with the black grid cancel, with 2005 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1083

5c Dark Red Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (1 var.). Three clear to very large margins, slightly in at right, incredibly intense color and clear impression, Very Good

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1082

5c Brown Orange (1d). Three large to huge margins, large to cutting in at right, excellent color, ms. cancel removed, Very Good, with 2005 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as handstamp cancel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1084

5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Huge margins all around, warm shade beautifully complemented by red grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE ORANGE BROWN SHADE. With 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $2,500.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 14

United States Scott 1847 Issue 1847 5c red brown, margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, tied by red New York square grid cancel to 1851 FL addressed to New Brunswick, NJ, filing fold away from the stamp, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 4

United States Scott 1847 Issue 1847 5c red brown, full margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, tied by red grid on cover to Philadelphia, with ms “Paid” under the stamp, with red “New York Mar 1” cds alongside, v.f., with 2000 APS cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 2

United States Scott 1847 Issue 1847 5c red brown, full margins all around, tied by red grid and part of Elmira, N.Y., Dec. 10 cds on large part of a FL to Butternuts, NY, filing folds away from the stamp, stamp with toned spots, otherwise fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 3

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Original gum, large evenly-balanced margins, distinctive bright shade and fine detailed impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 IN AN UNUSUAL BRIGHT SHADE. Parisian dealer’s small backstamp. Ex West and Hall. With 1983 and 2000 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3010

o U.S. General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, #1. Used, 4 margin copy, blue grid cancel, small thin spot, Fine, PSE (2008) cert. Scott $600. Estimate price $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 519

U.S. General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, on folded letter, #1. 3 margin copy (probably the dark brown variety), tied by red grid cancel, barely readable New York 5¢ c.d.s., addressed to Albany, NY, Fine. Scott $675. Estimate $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 524

o U.S. General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, #1. Used, 4 margin copy, pen cancel, ink notations on reverse, small thin, Fine appearing. Scott $300. Estimate price $70.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 522

o U.S. General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, #1. Used, 4 margins, red grid cancel, small thin at top, Fine. Scott $600. Estimate value $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 521