US Stamp Values Scott 67: 1861 5c Thomas Jefferson National Bank Note. Page 7

5c Buff (Scott 67). Exceptionally well-centered, strong color complemented by neat red grid cancels, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1556

5c Buff (Scott 67). Pretty shade nicely complemented by red grid and matching circular datestamp, perforations clear of outer lines on all four sides EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF CANCELLED SOLELY IN RED. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1555

5c Buff (Scott 67). Intense shade and impression in the true Buff shade, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. Due to narrow spacing on the 5c plate, it is very difficult to find centered copies with the perforations clear of the design on all sides. The stamp offered here, with its choice centering, fresh color and attractive cancel is a condition rarity. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $6,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it. Considering the standard narrow margin width of the 5c 1861, we would assign the Jumbo appellation to this stamp.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 77

5c Buff (Scott 67). Pretty shade, unobtrusive strike of red circular datestamp at lower left, reperfed at right, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4043

5c Olive Yellow (Scott 67b). Radiant color in the true Olive Yellow shade, choice centering with margins clear of outer frame lines all around, neat grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE. A DESIRABLE SOUND AND CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT IN THE RARE AND DISTINCTIVE OLIVE YELLOW SHADE. THIS IS THE SCARCEST SHADE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 ISSUE, AND IT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. We have offered approximately a dozen unduplicated examples of the Olive Yellow shade in any condition since keeping computerized records. Of these two were unused. It is difficult to find in sound and centered condition. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $10,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3119

5c Buff (Scott 67). Essentially prefect centering, radiant color on bright white paper, beautifully complemented by central strike of blue grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE — PARTICULARLY DESIRABLE WITH THE BLUE CANCEL. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. Due to narrow spacing on the 5c plate, it is very difficult to find centered copies with the perforations clear of the design on all sides. The stamp offered here, with its choice centering, fresh color and attractive cancel is a condition rarity. With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $6,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3117

5c Brown Yellow (Scott 67a). Beautifully centered with well-proportioned margins, fresh color, neat strike of Boston “PAID” in oval cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE BROWN YELLOW COLOR, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. With 1995 and 2003 P.F. certificates. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $8,400.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3118

o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 5¢ buff, #67. Used, small thin, short perfs. Scott $1,100. Estimate value $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 172

1861, 5¢ buff (Scott 67), attractive example with deep rich color, well centered and choice, perfectly struck black San Francisco Cogwheel cancellation; reperforated at left, Very Fine. Scott $1,100. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 981

1861, 5¢ buff (67), nicely centered with strong color, an unusually detailed impression and original gum that has been somewhat redistributed; exceptionally fresh and F.-V.F. Scott $27,500 THE 1861 5¢ BUFF IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF U.S. MINT STAMPS TO FIND IN THIS UNUSUALLY WELL PRESERVED, ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION. Expertization: 1996 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 92

1861, 5¢ brown yellow (67a), fresh, bright and quite well centered for this with lovely pastel color, a highly detailed impression and full original gum; Very Fine. Scott value $30,000 A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE SHADE—IN FACT, THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION’S ONLINE RECORDS SHOW ONLY TWO OTHER SOUND, ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES. Expertization: 1999 & 2009 PF Certificates. Provenance: Whitman.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 93

() U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 5¢ Buff, #67, regummed. “tear and crease top left”, excellent color, Fine to Very Fine appearance, PF (1998) cert. Scott $10,500. Estimate $1,200-1,400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1086

() U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 5¢ Buff, #67, unused. “reperfed at bottom, small thin with rounded corners”, fresh, Fine appearance, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $10,500. Estimate value $900-1,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1087

o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 5¢ Buff, #67. Nice grid cancel, “lightly cleaned, tear at top and thin”, excellent color, Very Fine appearance, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $1,100. Estimate value $140-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1089

Scott #67, 5c Buff, well centered used single, bright fresh color, complimenting bold blue Baltimore c.d.s. cancel, choice very fine and handsome; 2003 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 113