Cost of US Stamp Scott 12: 1856 5c Thomas Jefferson. Page 8

1856, 5¢ red brown (12), neatly struck black cancellation, one of the finest examples we have ever had the pleasure of offering at public auction, a spectacular JUMBO including wide sheet margin at right, with sensational deep rich color, the quintessential example of this tough stamp, that would highlight any great collection, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95J, 1 of 5 examples attaining this impressive grade, with only 7 others currently grading higher, according to P.S.E.’s population report. SMQ $2,150 without premium for JUMBO. Scott $700. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3121

5c Red Brown (Scott 12). Enormous margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ price $4,250.00). Only three have graded higher (all at 98J) and only three others share this desirable grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 111

5c Red Brown (Scott 12). Rich color, full margins to touching at left, lightly cancelled, appears unused, small dealer backstamp, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 113

5c Red Brown (Scott 12). Full to ample margins, rich color, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 112

5c Red Brown (Scott 12). Vertical pair, large margins to clear, rich color on bright paper, neat strike of 1857 New Orleans circular datestamp, bottom stamp natural paper inclusion, Very Fine, vertical pairs are far scarcer than horizontal, with 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 114

o U.S.; General Issues, 1856, 5¢ red brown, #12. Used, 4 margin copy, small thin, Fine to Very Fine appearing. Scott $700. Estimate value $120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 323

5c Red Brown (12). C Relief, original gum, barest trace of hinging, large to huge margins all around incl. part of the adjoining stamp at right, intense color and proof-like impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE TWO 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 original-gum condition. The spacing between stamps was very narrow, leaving little margin for error when separating the stamps, which 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. The only stamp that rivals this example was in our sale of the Scarsdale collection (Sale 918, lot 9, realized $57,500 hammer). Ex Seymour and Whitman. With 1985, 1990 and 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90, SMQ value $60,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only original-gum example to achieve this grade (the next highest is VF 80).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 78

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 5c red brown, margins all around, v.f., tied by New Orleans (Nov 3, 1856) 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, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 23

1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), neat black New York Ocean mail cancellation, extraordinary deep shade, a choice well margined stamp; small thin spot and light creases, Very Fine appearance. Scott $700. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 67

5c Red Brown (Scott 12). Ample margins to touched at bottom, strong impression, light town datestamp, Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1201

5c Red Brown (Scott 12). Three large margins to full at top, light red circular datestamp, slight toning, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1200

5c Red Brown (Scott 12). Three huge margins to full at right, bright shade, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1199

5c Red Brown (Scott 12). Unused (no gum), ample to large margins, bright color VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE IN SOUND CONDITION. With 2006 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1198

Scott #12, 5c Red brown, scarce horizontal pair, close to very large margins all around, lovely rich color and an excellent clarity of impression, New York c.d.s. cancels, very fine.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 143

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 5c red brown, lightly cancelled, large margins all around, v.f., with 1998 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 201303, Lot 6