Cost of US Stamps Scott Cat. #12: 5c 1856 Thomas Jefferson. Page 21

5c Red Brown (Scott 12). Enormous margins all around incl. trace of guide line at right, bright shade, face-free strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $5,100.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 36

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 5c red brown, unused without gum, full to clear margins all around, sharp impression, fine and sound example of this scarce unused stamp, with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 15

5c Red Brown (Scott 12). Original gum, lightly hinged, three large margins, clear at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper FRESH AND VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE. With 1980 and 1997 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3023

UNITED STATES 1851-57 ISSUE 1851 5c red brown, margins all around, tied by New Orleans (Mar 9) cds on FL used in 1857 on FL via New York and Liverpool to Paris, with “GB 1f60c” accountancy and Calais entry (Mar. 30), charged “16” (deci), with Paris arrival on reverse, filing fold away from the stamp, fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 27

UNITED STATES 1851-57 ISSUE 1851 5c red brown, margins all around, tied by New Orleans (Sep 14) cds on FL used in 1856 via New York to Paris, “Etats Unis Paq. Brit” (Oct. 6) entry alongside, various charge markings, per “British Steamer” endorsement, British transit and arrival pmks on back, filing fold close but not touching the stamp, usual light cover stains, otherwise fine, with 1983 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 28

UNITED STATES 1851-57 ISSUE 1851 5c red brown, margins all around, light ms canc., fresh and v.f., with 1989 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 25

UNITED STATES 1851-57 ISSUE 1851 5c red brown, margins all around to just in at left and bottom, tied by black Annapolis, Md (Sep 16) cds on FL sent in 1856 to Spezzia, Italy, addressed to Naval Surgeon Nathan Pinkney (full biography attached), with red New York (Sep 17) transit alongside, endorsed “Per Cunard Line No.11”, with London, Paris and Genova transits and Spezzia arrival (Oct. 3), charged “17” (decimes, which include Sea rate, English and French transit, Mediterranean pkt and Sardinia postage) filing fold away from the stamp, some staining, otherwise fine and scarce usage to Italy, with clear 1971 APS cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 26

UNITED STATES 1851-57 ISSUE 1851 5c red brown, circular black grid cancel, full margins all around, v.f., with 2006 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 23

UNITED STATES 1851-57 ISSUE 1851 5c red brown, black New Orleans cds, full to large margins all around, v.f., with 2008 PSE cert., graded “VF 80” (SMQ $840)

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 24

o U.S.; General Issues, 1856, 5¢ Red Brown, Strip of 3, #12. Black town cancel, margins all around, “center stamp with faint diagonal crease”, still showpiece, Very Fine, PF (2006) cert. Scott $4,750. Estimate value $1,300-1,500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1090

o U.S.; General Issues, 1856, 5¢ Red Brown, #12. Light corner cancel, large margins to touching, small faults, Fine appearing. Scott $900. Estimate value $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1088

o U.S.; General Issues, 1856, 5¢ Red Brown, #12. Black town cancel, margins all around, corner crease and light horiz. crease (visible in fluid), Extremely Fine appearance. Scott $950. Estimate price $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1089

5c Red Brown (12). C Relief, original gum, barest trace of hinging, large to huge margins all around incl. portion of the adjoining stamp at right, intense color and proof-like impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT FACE-DIFFERENT DESIGNS TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. The 5c stamp was issued in 1856, five years after the 1c, 3c and 12c values and one year after the 10c were issued. It was typically used to pay the 5c shore-to-ship rate for mail sent overseas and also in multiples for the 10c transcontinental or 15c U.S.-French treaty rates. With the exception of some rare types of the 1c and 10c, such as Scott Nos. 5 and 16, the 5c stamp is the most difficult denomination to obtain with four margins in sound and original-gum condition. The spacing between stamps was very narrow. This left little margin for error when separating the stamps, and it explains why so few examples are known with four margins. When other factors such as gum, color and impression are taken into consideration, the rarity and beauty of the stamp offered here may be fully appreciated. Ex Seymour. With 1985, 1990 and 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only OGph example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 19

UNITED STATES 1851-57 ISSUE 1851-57 5c red brown, margins all around, v.f., tied by Nov.3, 1856 New Orleans pmk on FL to France, red New York Nov.Scott 12 Br.Packet transit and various arrival pmks, small piece of address portion excised, otherwise v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 29

UNITED STATES 1851-57 ISSUE 1851-57 5c red brown, neat face free cds at lower left, margins all around, close but clear at right, fresh and fine stamp, with 2002 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 27