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5c Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to ample at bottom, bright color without reddish tint present in the other shades, detailed impression, neat strikes of black grid cancels, Very Fine, a pretty example of this shade, ex Ishikawa Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 8 |
US$750.00 |
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5c Pale Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to clear, pretty shade nicely complemented by red large six-bar rectangular open grid cancel, thin spot at top, Fine appearing example of this desirable shade with a scarce cancel Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 5 |
US$500.00 |
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5c Brown (Scott 1). Large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top, deep rich color and proof-like impression from the First Printing, neat strike of blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 6 |
US$900.00 |
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5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large to huge margins all around including left sheet margin and entire frameline of adjoining stamp at top, attractive pale shade nicely complemented by unusual blue criss-crossing grids cancel, Extremely Fine, a marvelous used sheet-margin example with an unusual cancel, ex Wall, with 1975 P.F. certificate describing the shade as Orange Brown (which it is not) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 3 |
US$1,600.00 |
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5c Dark Brown (Scott 1a). Large even margins all around, deep rich color which almost approaches the Blackish Brown shade, unobtrusive strike of red grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a remarkable shade, with 1996 P.F. certificate describing this as “dark reddish brown”, but in our opinion it is a First Printing Dark Brown Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 4 |
US$1,600.00 |
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5c Blackish Brown (Scott 1a). Large margins, intense shade from a late impression and towards the lighter end of the spectrum, face-free strike of red New York square grid cancel, Extremely Fine, the Blackish Brown shade is the darkest shade of the 1847 Issue and is also one of the most difficult to obtain Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 12 |
US$650.00 |
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5c Deep Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top, incredibly intense color and sharp impression, tied by perfectly struck blue grid cancel on small piece EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847WITH HUGE MARGINS AND A PERFECTLY-STRUCK CANCEL. Ex Dick (“DeLuxe” Collection, Siegel Sale 189, April 19, 1956) and Wall. With 2000 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 13 |
US$2,600.00 |
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5c Dark Brown (Scott 1a). Large margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression nicely complemented by blue “2” in circle handstamp of Philadelphia, beautifully struck at center so that the curve of the “2” outlines Franklin’s face EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE DARK BROWN SHADE, WITH A BLUE NUMERAL CANCEL WHICH IS PERFECTLY PLACED. According to an article by Dr. Vernon R. Morris, Jr. in Chronicle 200, the “2” handstamp was used in Philadelphia to indicate payment in cash of “to the mails” carrier service for a destination outside the old city limits (pre-1854 consolidation). We have offered a cover in the past bearing a pair of the 5c 1847 Issue with the stamps tied by the same cancel and with a 10c integral-rate circular datestamp. With 1998 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 10 |
US$3,500.00 |
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5c Grayish Brown (Scott 1a). Huge margins to full including part of adjoining stamp at right, gorgeous bright color in the true Grayish Brown shade, nicely complemented by well-struck red “Paid” straightline cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 11 |
US$950.00 |
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5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Gorgeous warm shade in the true Orange Brown color, large margins to clear, neat strike of blue circular grid of tiny squares cancel, Fine, a wonderful combination of fresh color and an unusual cancellation, with 1998 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 14 |
US$3,250.00 |
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5c Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Large margins to full, blue integral-rate circular datestamp, Fine example of this unusual shade, with 1997 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 15 |
US$300.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, pair, #1. Red cancel, faults in left margin, Fine. Scott $1,100. Estimate $250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 239 |
US$242.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, #1. Red grid cancel, margins to touching, couple of creases, Fine appearance. Scott $500. Estimate price $120. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 238 |
US$115.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, #1. Black grid cancel, 3+ margins, small thin, Fine. Scott $500. Estimate value $120. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 237 |
US$150.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, #1. Red grid cancel, “stitch watermark at top, small cut at the bottom”, 4 close to large margins, Fine to Very Fine appearance, PSE (2012) cert. Scott $500+. Estimate $150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 236 |
US$207.00 |