Price of US Stamps Scott 30: 1861 5c Thomas Jefferson. Page 6

Scott #30, 5c Orange brown, Ty. II, a very rare used horizontal strip of three, deep luxuriant color and a superbly detailed impression, cancelled by bright red grid postmarks, fine; #30 is one of the few United States stamps that catalogs more in used condition than mint, with used multiples being particularly elusive and desirable; listed but unpriced as a strip of three; 1988 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 39

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 5c orange brown, type II, unused with large part original gum, well centered for issue, wide margins at sides, beautiful color, fresh and v.f., with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 31

5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (Scott 30). Original gum, intense shade, wide margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4022

5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (Scott 30). Beautifully centered, deep rich color on fresh paper, light but clear red town cancel struck at lower right leaving entire design unobscured EXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TYPE II ORANGE BROWN. The Orange Brown is much scarcer used than unused. Examples in this choice sound used condition are rare. With 2002 P.F., 1998 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $3,150.00). Only three examples have been graded higher (at 95) and this is the only stamp to achieve this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3082

o 1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (30), absolutely perfectly centered with perforations clear of design at top and bottom; rich color and clear red grid cancel; a positively Superb Gem. Scott price $1,400 THE 5¢ TYPE II IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCATE WITHOUT THE PERFORATIONS IMPINGING ON THE DESIGN AT EITHER THE TOP OR BOTTOM. WHEN THAT RARE ATTRIBUTE IS COMBINED WITH THE EXTRAORDINARY CENTERING, CHOICE COLOR AND BEAUTIFUL CANCEL OF THIS EXAMPLE, THE RESULT IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND GEM. Expertization: 2001 PF Certificate. Provenance: Hall. Due to the onset of the Civil War, the type II 5¢ orange brown had a period of use of less than two months. Finding a gem used single is exceedingly difficult—in fact, this may well be the finest example extant.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 58

1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (30), exceptionally well centered with the perfs clear at both top and bottom—a rare occurrence, with rich color and full, lightly hinged original gum; remarkably fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott price $1,250 Expertization: 1992 & 2002 PF Certificates. Provenance: Gorham.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 57

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 5c orange brown, type II, unused with original gum, h.r., centered to top, fresh color, with 2002 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 28

U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 5¢ Orange Brown, Type II, #30. Full o.g., rich color, Fine to Very Fine, PSE (2004) cert. Scott $1,250. Estimate $450-550.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1051

Scott #30, 5c Orange brown, Ty. II, a very rare used horizontal strip of three, deep luxuriant color and a superbly detailed impression, cancelled by bright red grid postmarks, fine; #30 is one of the few United States stamps that catalogs more in used condition than mint, with used multiples being particularly elusive and desirable; listed but unpriced as a strip of three; 1988 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 92

5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (Scott 30). Rich color, choice centering with perfs clear all around, light strike of red grid cancel, couple small thins (one filled), Extremely Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1182

5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (30). Brilliant color, well-centered with wide margins at sides, perforations clear of design all around, vivid red grid cancel struck at top leaves design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TYPE II IN THE 1861 ORANGE BROWN SHADE, AND ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE COMPLEMENTARY RED GRID CANCEL. 5c stamps in the Orange Brown shade (Scott 30) were printed from Plate 2 in 1861. They were the last stamps of the 1857 Issue distributed before the U.S. Post Office Department demonetized all circulating stamps in August 1861. For this reason, the 5c Orange Brown is much scarcer in used condition than unused. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 73

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 5c deep orange brown, type II, with natural plate flaws variety at left of ear, l.h., fine and post office fresh, with 1999 PSE cert. (catalogue value does not include premium for plate flaws)

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 35

5c Orange Brown (30). Used with 10c Green, Ty. V (35) and 30c Orange (38), cancelled or tied by red grids, matching “New York Paid 18 Jul. 13” circular datestamp on blue 1861 folded cover to Lyon, France, sender’s ship-name directive “Depart par steamer Hammonia” at top and carried aboard that HAPAG vessel, transit and receiving backstamps, file crease thru 5c and 10c stamps, otherwise Very Fine, colorful triple-rate franking, covers from this correspondence are more commonly found with the 5c Ty. II Brown (Scott 30A), this is a far more desirable example franked with the Orange Brown, which is much scarcer on cover

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 173

5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (Scott 30). Block of four, original gum, h.r., intense shade and impression, few perf separations sensibly reinforced FINE. A SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1861 5-CENT ORANGE BROWN. Although a relatively large number of 5c Orange Browns reached collectors from unused supplies left over after the issue was demonetized due to the Civil War, multiples are scarce, and most have been broken to feed the market’s desire for singles.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 172

5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (Scott 30). Unused (no gum), unusual color, choice centering with balanced margins, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 171