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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 |
US$200.00 |
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5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to clear, cancelled by red grid, matching “Walpole N.H. Oct. 18” circular datestamp on 1849 folded letter to Cambridge Mass., horizontal file fold well away from stamp, some age spotting, still Very Fine, ex Craveri, signed Ashbrook Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3660 |
US$225.00 |
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5c Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to clear, tied by red square grid, matching but blurry strike of “New-York Feb. 13” circular datestamp with ms. “Paid 5” on 1849 folded letter to Medford Mass., orange-red “Paid” straightline handstamp above postmark, some splitting along folds and small cover tears, stamp with light horizontal bend, Very Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3661 |
US$225.00 |
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United States Scott 1847 Issue 1847 5c red brown, two used copies, both more or less faulty, presentable Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 6 |
US$210.00 |
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United States 1847 Issue 1847 5c dark brown, red “Paid” hs, wide margins all around, faint pre-printing paper crease, v.f., with 1999 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 8 |
US$350.00 |
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United States Scott 1847 Issue 1847 5c red brown, margins all around, irregular at top, tied by manuscript and red grid cancels on cover, with corresponding “Boston Dec. 3” cds alongside, fine, with 1982 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 11 |
US$280.00 |
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United States Scott 1847 Issue 1847 5c red brown, margins all around, faint horizontal crease and small toned spot at bottom right, cancelled by red grids on small cover to Woodbridge, CT, with red “N. York & N. Haven R.R.” postmark at bottom left, minor cover toning, otherwise fine and scarce Railroad postmark, with 2001 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 12 |
US$450.00 |
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5c Black, 1847 Issue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 1TC1). 50 x 62mm with full die sinkage, beautiful intense impression, minor unevenness as often found on this fragile paper, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5001 |
US$550.00 |
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5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Brilliant color in the early Orange Brown shade, large even margins, light strike of red grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL AND BRIGHT EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN VIVID ORANGE BROWN COLOR. In our opinion, the 1847 Orange Brown shade from the earliest printing is far more desirable than the later Orange Brown, and the earlier shade holds up much better over time. This is a superb example. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5082 |
US$1,300.00 |
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5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Large margins to just clear at bottom left, bright color, red grid cancel, tiny thin spot at top, Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5083 |
US$250.00 |
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5c Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Large to full margins, rich color and proof-like impression, neat strike of blue Philadelphia “5 cts” integral-rate circular datestamp VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A WONDERFUL RICHLY-COLORED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 BROWN ORANGE SHADE. KEPT IN THE DARK FOR MOST OF THE PAST HALF-CENTURY AND THUS BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED. With 2006 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5085 |
US$2,100.00 |
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5c Blackish Brown (1a var). Deep rich color and sharp early impression, large margins, light strike of red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ value $700.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5080 |
US$1,300.00 |
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5c Dark Brown (Scott 1a). Large balanced margins, beautiful deep shade nicely complemented by red New York square grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ value $700.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5081 |
US$750.00 |
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5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. A (Scott 1-A). Position 80R1, large to huge margins, bright shade, red grid cancel leaves double transfer clearly visible, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of this variety Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5079 |
US$500.00 |
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5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Rich color, large to huge margins, red grid cancels, small crease at bottom center, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2010 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5075 |
US$325.00 |