US Stamps Prices Scott 1: 1847 5c Benjamin Franklin. Page 63

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Full margins except close at lower left corner, tied by two strikes of red “Alby. & Buffalo R.R. May 27” route agent’s circular datestamp with third strike at bottom on 1850 folded letter to Utica N.Y. datelined “Schenectady May 27, 1850”, Very Fine use of this route agent marking

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5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Horizontal pair, partly scissors-separated and tied by neat manuscript cancels, red “Cincinnati O. 10 Aug. 16” integral-rate circular datestamp and matching “STEAM” handstamp on blue folded letter datelined “Louisville Aug. 15, 1848” and addressed to New York, cover with light bends or folds not affecting stamps, Very Fine, unusual use from Louisville to New York via Cincinnati, illustrated in the Alexander book on p. 557, ex Kapiloff

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2387

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large even margins, deep shade, tied by red grid cancel, matching “STEAM/BOAT” two-line handstamp on cover to Albany N.Y., with original enclosure datelined “New York 6 July 1849”, some slight wear, Very Fine, scarce Hudson River marking on mail from New York to Albany, ex Rohloff

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5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Horizontal pair, full to clear margins all around, tied by neat pen strokes, red “Hudson Riv. Mail N.Y. Jul. 17” route agent’s circular datestamp with matching “10” rate handstamp on 1849 folded letter to Pontiac Michigan, light file crease passes thru left stamp at left but barely affects it, otherwise Very Fine, a rare example of the Hudson River Mail route agent handstamp applied to a cover sent to a destination other than New York State or Canada, the Alexander census lists only two others, both to Newark N.J., with 1999 P.F. certificate

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5c Dark Brown (Scott 1a). Unusual placement in bottom right corner, deep rich color, huge right margin showing portion of adjoining stamp, full other sides to barely in at bottom, couple small toned spots including in left margin, tied by blue pen, red “Hudson Riv. Mail N.Y. Nov. 6” route agent’s circular datestamp with matching “5” handstamp on 1848 folded cover to Poughkeepsie N.Y., receipt docketing at top left, Very Fine, with 1976 and 2002 P.F. certificates

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5c Dark Brown (Scott 1a). Ample to large margins all around showing part of adjacent stamp at top, deep rich color from an early printing, tied by bold blue pen strokes and red “Hudson Riv. Mail N.Y. Mar. 30” route agent’s circular datestamp on folded cover to “Pokeepsie N.Y.”, matching “5” handstamp, docketing at top left with yeardate in error, Extremely Fine, this is the earliest reported use of the Hudson River Mail marking in the Alexander census, ex Rose, with 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2382

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Full to large margins all around, dark shade, cancelled by perfectly-struck blue grid, matching “Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad Mar. 6” route agent’s circular datestamp on 1850 folded cover to Fayetteville N.C., file fold and tiny spindle hole well clear of stamp and markings EXTREMELY FINE AND RARE. ONLY NINE 5-CENT 1847 COVERS ARE RECORDED WITH THIS RAILROAD MARKING — THIS IS ONE OF THE CLEAREST STRIKES. This was the first railroad company to operate in North Carolina. Ex Chase, Ackerman and Hall. With 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2381

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Three large margins including part of adjoining stamp at top, ample at bottom, cancelled by blue “Paid” handstamp, second strike at left, matching “Eastern R.R. 4 Sep.” route agent’s circular datestamp on blue 1849 folded letter to Saco Me., letter datelined “Portland Sept. 4, 1849”, faint file fold far from stamp, Very Fine and choice railroad usage, ex Chase, Ackerman and Hall, with 2000 P.F. certificate

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5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins all around, tied by New York City red square grid applied en route, black “Norfolk Ct. Jul. 7” circular datestamp applied at origin on cover to Newark N.J., minor edgewear, Very Fine, unusual use, the stamp was left uncancelled at the Norfolk post office and was cancelled in New York City during transit

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5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Horizontal pair, large margins to in, each stamp cancelled by manuscript “#”, red “Bethany O. June 14” circular datestamp with date in manuscript on green 1851 folded letter to Baltimore, sender’s instructions “P.M. please forward immediately”, cover with stain removed and sealed tear at top, still Fine, scarce, this is the only reported use of the 1847 Issue from Bethany, which did not receive a supply of stamps, it is only 25 miles from Cincinnati, which received a large supply, this cover was sent just two weeks prior to demonetization, with 1999 P.F. certificate

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5c Brown (Scott 1). Large margins, rich color, tied by manuscript cancel, matching “Oxford Ct. Feb. 28” manuscript postmark and “5” on buff cover to Philadelphia, Very Fine, this is the only reported use of the 1847 Issue from Oxford Conn., which did not receive a supply, the town is about 12 miles from Waterbury, with 2003 P.F. certificate

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5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Horizontal pair, large margins to full, tied by blue grid cancels, matching “Philada. Pa. 10 Jun. 19” integral-rate circular datestamp on cover to Delafield Wis. and forwarded back to Philadelphia, red “Delafield Wis. Jun. 26” circular datestamp struck just below stamps (microscopic spots of ink ties), manuscript “10” due marking for return postage to Philadelphia, left stamp light crease at left, some minor soiling, Very Fine, unusual use and the only example of the 1847 Issue from Delafield Wis., ex Brown and Gibson, with 1999 P.F. certificate

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5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to clear at top, tied by red “PHILADA. RAIL ROAD” straightline handstamp, second strike at left on folded letter datelined “Trenton Jany. 17/49” and addressed to the postmaster in New York, the writer asks postmaster to temporarily forward his mail, light file folds well away from stamp, stamp and cover very lightly soiled at top right, Very Fine, this could have qualified for free postage since it was addressed to the postmaster in New York regarding postal business, the sender no doubt wanted to make sure his instructions were received, ex Grinnell, with 2001 P.F. certificate

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5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to full, tied by black grid cancel, “Wilkes Barre Pa. Mar. 29” (1851) circular datestamp on buff cover to Philadelphia, matching “Registered” straightline handstamp applied at Wilkes Barre and blue “R” handstamp applied on arrival in Philadelphia, manuscript “25” registration number at lower left, some slight ink erosion in the address VERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE USED ON A REGISTERED COVER. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE “REGISTERED” HANDSTAMP APPLIED AT ORIGIN — THIS IS THE ONLY SUCH EXAMPLE RECORDED WITH THE 1847 ISSUE. Registered mail was not authorized under postal regulations until 1855. There was, however, an informal registration system. Several covers are known with the blue “R” applied on mail arriving in Philadelphia, but this is the only 1847 Issue cover with a “Registered” marking applied at origin. Ex Moody.

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5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (Scott 1-B). Position 90R1, large margins to ample, cancelled by red “5” handstamp, blue “Baltimore Md. Apr. 5” and matching “R” recorded handstamp on light green folded letter to Philadelphia, manuscript “67” registry number, inside with printed Mechanics Bank of Baltimore letterhead, stamp affected by horizontal file fold, Very Fine appearance, the “R” marking was applied to precursor registered mail, ex Ackerman, with 1997 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2352