US Stamps Value Scott #29: 1859 5c Thomas Jefferson. Page 8

5c Brown (Scott 29). Fabulous centering and rich color, black circular datestamp and light ultramarine French transit, Extremely Fine, ultramarine cancel listed but unpriced, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,150.00 as ordinary cancel)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1192

5c Brown (Scott 29). “A” Relief from the top row of the plate, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, beautifully centered with wide margins all around which are well clear of the outer projections of the design, bold strikes of red grid cancels EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1857 ISSUE IN THE BROWN COLOR. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. Ex Floyd and Tahoe. With 1988 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $1,150.00). A note accompanying this stamp when it was graded explained that the cancel was a bit heavy, otherwise it would have graded higher. We actually think a colorful red cancel adds to this stamp’s appeal, which puts it on a par with the seven other examples which have graded higher.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1191

5c Brown (Scott 29). Original gum, choice centering side-to-side and with wide margin at bottom, attractive shade, fresh and Fine, with 1995 A.P.S. and 2002 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3040

5c Deep Brown (29 var). Original gum, choice centering for this difficult issue with intact perforations at bottom and with perfs clear of outer projections on all sides, rich color and detailed impression EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1857 ISSUE IN THE DEEP BROWN SHADE. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE. Due to the narrow spacing between subjects on the first 5c plate, many of the stamps have the outer projections touched or cut into by the perforations. A Power Search review of our records shows that we have offered only eleven other original-gum examples of this stamp since 1994. Of these, perhaps two would rate the grade of Very Fine or Extremely Fine. The example offered here, with full original gum, deep rich color, full perforations and with balanced margins, is a true condition rarity. With 2005 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 38

5c Brown (Scott 29). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, bright color as fresh as the day it was printed, unusually choice centering throughout, each stamp with perforations well clear of the outer projections, crisp paper, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR IS THE FINEST OF THE THREE IN EXISTENCE AND IS A STUNNING SHOWPIECE. THIS REMARKABLE BLOCK WAS FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER OF PART TWO OF THE WALTER KLEIN COLLECTION, BEATING OUT SUCH CONTENDERS AS A BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE AND A BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE FOR THE HONOR. This block is important for several reasons. In several of our past catalogue descriptions, we have stated that due to the narrow spacing on the plate, many examples of Type I are either touched or badly cutting into the design. There is no better way to demonstrate this fact than with a multiple. This block is also important because it is one of the last surviving classic U.S. multiples with well-centered stamps. Virtually all have been broken to feed the demand for high-quality singles. There are only three blocks of four of the 5c Brown. Amazingly, all were owned by Walter Klein. They are: 1) the block offered here, sound, each stamp well-centered, ex Worthington, Sinkler, Ward and Klein, 2) block of four with bottom right stamp showing the transfer flaw, slight reinforcement, tiny nick in perf hole at top left, ex Caspary, Klein and Zoellner, and 3) block of four with bottom right stamp showing the transfer flaw, perfs either into or touching design on right stamps, ex Caspary, Lehman and Klein. With 1988 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 39

UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857-61 5c brown, bright shade, horizontal pair, New Orleans cds, small scissors-cut at lower left, otherwise fine-v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 50

5c Brown (Scott 29). Essentially perfectly centered with beautiful color and impression, neat Philadelphia octagonal datestamp, Extremely Fine, lovely used example, with 2001 P.F. certificate and 1992 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $1,150.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4130

5c Brown (Scott 29). Nicely centered with perfs essentially clear of design all around, beautiful rich color, neat New Orleans double-circle datestamp, Very Fine, with 1976 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80, SMQ value $440.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4131

5c Brown (Scott 29). Horizontal strip of three, rich color, two neat strikes of “Philadelphia Pa. Jun. 25, 1860” octagonal datestamps, fresh and Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 360

5c Brown (Scott 29). Rich color and sharp impression, New Orleans double-circle datestamp, incredibly wide margins for a Type I, a “double take” stamp, which at first appears to be the Type II, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate for strip of three

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 356

5c Brown (Scott 29). Brilliant color on crisp paper, light strike of red grid cancel, well-balanced margins, light corner crease at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance, with 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 357

5c Brown (Scott 29). Rich color, detailed impression, neat strike of open grid and also blue cancel at upper left, faint corner crease at top right, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 358

5c Brown (Scott 29). Horizontal pair, rich color, bold strike of “Baton Rouge La. Oct. 15, 1858” circular datestamp, intact perfs at right, Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 359

5c Brown (Scott 29). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, crisp impression, insignificant nibbed perf at left A FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 5-CENT TYPE I BROWN. With 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 352

5c Brown (Scott 29). Choice centering with perfs well clear of design on all four sides, light grid cancel, long and full perfs all around, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 353