o 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample, well balanced margins with unusually deep color and a nealy struck blue Philadelphia PAID octagon (inverted), Very Fine with exceptional eye appeal. Scott value $575 Expertization: 1996 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 303

o 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to large margins with a fine impression and a light red town cancel, small natural paper inclusion in top margin, Very Fine. Scott price $725 Expertization: 2010 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3237

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to full including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, tied by red grid, blue “Baltimore Md. May 9” circular datestamp and matching small “R” handstamp on 1850 folded letter to Philadelphia, manuscript “Pd”, faint horizontal file fold barely affects stamp at top left, otherwise Very Fine, scarce 1847 “R” registered cover, ex Rust

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 194

5c Deep Brown, Dot in “S” (1 var). Large margins to full, unusual shade, additional dot in margin above “T” of “POST”, tied by face-free strike of blue circular datestamp, second strike of blue “Philada Pa. 5cts. Nov. 27” integral-rate circular datestamp on buff cover to Saucon Valley P.O. Pa., slight edgewear, Very Fine example of this scarce shade, this plate variety is known to occur in the ninth vertical row of the left pane and varies in intensity from top to bottom with the top positions more pronounced, ex Brown, with 1991 note from Dr. Amonette on back confirming shade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 187

5c Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Light shade, large margins including part of adjoining stamp at top to just in, cancelled by magenta manuscript, tied by red “Colonies &c Art. 13” Anglo-French accountancy handstamp and black French transits on blue 1851 folded cover to Redon, France, red “New-York Apr. 8” circular datestamp, endorsed “Steamer Canada” and carried aboard that Cunarder which departed Boston on April 9, transit and receiving backstamps, stamp also tied by French due marking, stamp with light vertical crease at left FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE BROWN ORANGE SHADE ON A COVER TO FRANCE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE TIED BY FOUR DIFFERENT MARKINGS, INCLUDING THE ANGLO-FRENCH ACCOUNTANCY HANDSTAMP. Anglo-French accountancy markings were applied on mail to France sent via Great Britain. The marking indicates they were unpaid letters exchanged with France arriving from countries overseas. By mid-1851 the markings were no longer used. Ex Oakley. With 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 114

5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. D (1-D). Horizontal pair, left stamp shows the double transfer, showing re-entry of top, bottom and left framelines and also numerals, red grid cancels, vertical scoring line is mostly between stamps VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE DISCOVERY COPY OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH TYPE D DOUBLE TRANSFER. FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, THIS WAS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE. LESS THAN A DOZEN ARE KNOWN TODAY. In an article in the 1942 Stamp Specialist, Stanley Ashbrook describes the four double transfers that were known at the time. The Type D was discovered by Ashbrook in 1921 in the collection of noted philatelist Judge Robert S. Emerson. After publishing his discovery, serious philatelists of the day looked for confirming copies but were unable to find any. Finally, more than 20 years later, Lambert Gerber found one, as the top left stamp in a block of four. It is believed that this and the double transfer Type C were created when the plate was reworked sometime in late 1850 and were only part of the Fifth Delivery from RWH&E in December 1850. This would account for their scarcity compared to the Type A and B double transfers. Ex Emerson. Accompanied by copy of Ashbrook’s diagram. Scott Retail as just the single double transfer $3,250.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 127

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large even margins, dark shade and crisp impression showing the recut left frameline very clearly, neat strike of red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of the 5c 1847 recut, this position shows an upward slip of the engraver’s tool to the inside (right) of the frameline, starting opposite the “P” of “Post Office” and ending at the “U”, we do not see this on other examples, so more than one position was recut along the left frameline

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 145

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to just touched, tied by red square grid, matching “New-York Feb. 6” circular datestamp on blue 1851 folded letter to Philadelphia, horizontal file fold at bottom well away from stamp, fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 210

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to just touched at top left, rich color, blue “Paid” straightline handstamp, few light creases, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 83

5c Blackish Brown (1a var). Large margins to clear, intense color, tied by red New York square grids, matching “New-York Feb. 1” circular datestamp on blue 1848 folded letter to Boston, vertical file fold well away from stamp, Fine example of this scarce shade on cover, ex Rust, with 1992 P.F. certificate describing this as “Blackish Brown, in the family of Ridgeway’s Van Dyke Brown (XVIII-11″-m)” and accompanied by note explaining analysis of shade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 42

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large even margins all around, pretty color, neat strike of red circular datestamp and trace of manuscript in right margin, Very Fine, desirable when cancelled solely by the town datestamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 56

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to ample, deep rich color, light strike of red grid cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, tiny thin spot at right center, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 75

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Huge margin at right including trace of adjoining stamp, others full to clear, beautiful dark color and impression (probably from First Delivery), neat strike of red grid cancel, Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate as Brown shade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 29

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Rich color and detailed early impression, large margins, neat strike of red New York square grid cancel, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5065

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Horizontal pair, large to huge margins incl. sheet margin at left, deep rich color nicely complemented by red St. Louis “10” integral-rate circular datestamp, tiny corner crease at top right, scoring line at bottom not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance, with 1980 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5076

5c Blackish Brown (1a var). Large margins to in, cancelled by bold ms. “X”, red “Manchester N.H. Oct. 12” circular datestamp and matching “Paid” handstamp on 1847 folded letter to Boston, stamp with light pre-printing paperfold at lower left, cover with some wear, still Fine and scarce usage, with 1980 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3663

5c Red Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (Scott 1-B). Position 90/100R, vertical pair, top stamp has double transfer, ample to large margins, tied by three strikes of red “10” numeral handstamp, blue “Baltimore Md. Feb. 8” circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Pittsburgh Pa., top stamp has small piece out at lower right, bottom stamp creased, Fine appearance, with 1985 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3669

United States Scott 1847 Issue 1847 5c red brown, margins all around, with part of adjoining stamp at top, small closed tear at bottom, tied by red grids on 1851 FL to Middlebury, red New York cds alongside, filing folds away from the stamp, fine appearance

Cherrystone Auctions, Feb 2011, Sale 201102, Lot 1

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Horizontal pair showing vertically misaligned entries, large margins to just touching at lower right, grid cancels, Fine-Very Fine, the subject of misaligned entries was recently addressed by Wade Saadi in the August 2010 Chronicle, he surmises that the reason only five U.S. stamps prior to 1870 had framelines is because the siderographer had difficulty aligning the entries and, therefore, designs with ornamental frames produced a better appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2081

o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, #1. Grid cancel, clear to nice margins all around,spot on face, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $525. Estimate price $200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 79

$3.00 1959 Hunting Permit (Scott RW26). Mint N.H. top right plate no. 167120 block of four, nicely centered, bright and crisp, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2510

$1.00 1945 Hunting Permit (Scott RW12). Top left corner plate no. 157248 block of six, pos. 5 lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, trivial vertical gum skip line, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 3173

/ U.S.; Hunting Permit, 1943, $1 Wood Ducks, Plate Block of 6, #RW10. O.g. in selvage, large top #152827, dist. gum on pl. number copy, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $800. Estimate $150-170.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 2045

$1.00 1938 Hunting Permit (Scott RW5). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, vivid color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Beverly Hills, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,600.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1332

$1.00 1937 Hunting Permit (Scott RW4). Mint N.H. huge top left corner margin plate no. 136267 block of six, exceptionally well-centered, trivial offset in the left selvage and light manuscript mark on back of the right selvage near the top, otherwise Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a beautiful plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1328

Hunting Permit, 1936, $1 Canada Geese (Scott RW3), impressive top margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh and choice; light natural gum bends, Very Fine. Scott price $375.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 680

Hunting Permit, 1935, $1 Canvasbacks (RW2), mathematically centered with large, perfectly balanced margins and immaculate, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine gem. SMQ value $1,850. Scott $800 Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate grade XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 995

U.S.; Hunting Permit, 1935, $1 Canvasbacks, Block of 4, #RW2. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $3,200. Estimate value $1,100-1,200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 2038

Hunting Permit, 1934, $1 Mallards (RW1), nearly perfectly centered with unusually large margins and lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott price $400 Expertization: 1992 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 3306

$1.00 Parcel Post (Scott Q12). Mint N.H., vibrant color and detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2000 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 1196

Parcel Post, 1913, $1 carmine rose (Scott Q12), o.g., never hinged, big margins, select example, Extremely Fine, 2000 PF Cert. Scott $800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 1200

75c Parcel Post (Scott Q11). Mint N.H. top plate no. 6299 block of six, incredibly well-centered, rich color EXTREMELY FINE POST-OFFICE FRESH CONDITION. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST-QUALITY 75-CENT PARCEL POST PLATE NUMBER BLOCKS OF SIX IN EXISTENCE. With 1983 and 2006 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 1193

50c Parcel Post (Scott Q10). Lightly hinged, wide margins and attractive centering, vivid color on bright white paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85, SMQ value $290.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 6360

50c Parcel Post (Scott Q10). Lightly hinged, bright color, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2437

25c Parcel Post, Darrah Ty. I Handstamped Ovpt. (Q9 var). Fresh and bright, Very Good, scarce

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 6256

20c Parcel Post (Q8). Block of four, top stamps Mint N.H., bottom stamps h.r., intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 6355

15c Parcel Post (Scott Q7). Block of four, fabulous margins and centering, three Mint N.H., other (top right) with natural gum bend and trivial thin line disturbance from mount edge, otherwise Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2664

10c Parcel Post (Q6). Top plate no. 6163 block of six, not hinged but some perf separations in selvage and between pos. 4 and 5 reinforced from front, rich color, uncommonly wide margins with top row stamps Jumbos, Very Fine and choice, attractive plate block, Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 912

5c Parcel Post (Scott Q5). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 1188

4c Parcel Post (Scott Q4). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6347 block of six with wide selvage, rich color and detailed impression, few perf separations in selvage, Very Fine, a beautiful Mint N.H. plate block, with 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2420

2c Parcel Post (Scott Q2). Seven plate no. blocks of six, four Mint N.H., nice range of plate nos., bright colors, few perf separations, couple with small flaws, overall Very Good-Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 6169

U.S.; Offices in China, 1922, 4¢ on 2¢ Carmine, Plate Block of 6, #K18. N.h. large side #13129, few ink spots from surcharge, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,400. Estimate $350-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1795

Offices in China, 1919, $1 on 50¢ light violet (Scott K15), o.g., lightly hinged, very pleasing example with sensational deep rich color, much more intense than normally encountered, Very Fine. Scott $575 Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 478

60c on 30c Offices in China (Scott K14). Mint N.H., lovely margins, fresh and bright, beautiful rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1998 and 2006 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 761

Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (Scott K13), 1st printing, left margin plate number single, o.g., lightly hinged, brilliant fresh color, Fine. Scott $130. Estimate price $75 – 100.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1735

Offices in China, 1919, 20¢ on 10¢ orange yellow (K10), right plate number block of six, nicely centered, original gum, lightly hinged (on plate no. single only), F.-V.F. Scott price $725

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3988

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (K6), bottom margin plate no. block of six, well centered with absolutely brilliant color, original gum, hinge remnants, few reinforced perf separations, fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $800

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 3147

Scott #K1, 2c on 1c Green, full top margin plate no. F13220 block of six, post office fresh and intact perforations, intense color and impression, pristine o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; this is a scarcer plate block from the second or third printing, the combined total being being only 18% (550) of the total sheets printed.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 336

10c Gray Violet, Special Delivery (Scott E12). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $400.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1280

10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (Scott E11). Mint N.H. bottom left plate no. 10653 block of ten, natural s.e. right, well-centered, attractive pastel color, Very Fine-Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2946