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o 1860, 5¢ brown, type II (30A), perfectly centered with perfs fully clear of design all around; featuring deep, dark color, a detailed impression and a light Boston PAID grid cancel; a remarkable, Extremely Fine to Superb gem. SMQ $2,700. Scott $300 Expertization: 1987 PF and 2006 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1131 |
US$2,100.00 |
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5c Brown, Ty. II (Scott 30A). Used with 1c Blue, Ty. V (24), Position 18L10 and 10c Green, Ty. V (35), s.e. at right, 5c and 10c tied by red grid cancel, matching strike on 1c, red “N. York Paid 10 Hamb. Pkt. Apr. 10” credit datestamp on 1861 cover to Berlin, Prussia, neat “Franco” handstamp at lower left, Hamburg and receiving backstamps, 1c trivial corner crease at top right, some overall wear, still Very Fine and colorful combination to pay the 15c rate by Hamburg Packet plus 1c carrier fee, ex Neinken Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1385 |
US$1,500.00 |
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5c Brown, Ty. II (Scott 30A). Horizontal pair with straddle-pane and centerline margin at right, tied by neat strike of “San Francisco Cal. Oct. 20” circular datestamp on Wheeler & Wilson’s Family Sewing Machines illustrated cover to Waterbury Conn., endorsed “Via Panama” at top, small tear at top, right stamp lightly creased, otherwise Very Fine, a phenomenal illustrated cover from California, especially scarce with the 5c stamps Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3783 |
US$2,500.00 |
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5c Brown, Ty. II (Scott 30A). Two singles, left stamp shows part imprint, tied by well-struck blue “Frederick Md. Oct. 20, 1862” circular datestamp, second strike at right, on orange cover to San Francisco, receipt docketing on back confirms 1862 usage FRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE USE OF THE 5-CENT BROWN TYPE II LONG AFTER THE ISSUE WAS DEMONETIZED. Most demonetized usages of the 1857 issue are found used in the last four months of 1861. After the 1861 Issue was distributed and the old stamps were no longer exchangeable for new stamps, the tolerance for illegal use of demonetized stamps dropped significantly. This October 1862 usage from Frederick, Maryland, is extraordinarily late and may reflect the postmaster’s willingness to overlook acts in defiance of the Federal government. Ex Sevenoaks. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3781 |
US$2,000.00 |
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5c Brown, Ty. II (Scott 30A). Positions 68-70R2, horizontal strip of three with part of captured imprint at upper right, tied by “San Francisco Cal. Jul. 1, 1861” circular datestamps on cover to Dordogne, France, endorsed “By overland mail” at upper right, red “New York Paid 12 Jul. 23” credit datestamp, appropriate transits, stamps also tied by red boxed “P.D.” handstamp, some edgewear VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE COVER SENT BY THE CENTRAL ROUTE VIA SALT LAKE CITY ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW DAILY OVERLAND MAIL SERVICE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THIS FRANKING, THE IMPRINT AND THE FOREIGN DESTINATION. On March 12, 1861, service on the Southern Overland Mail Route (the Butterfield route) was ordered discontinued due to disruptions caused by the Civil War. The first daily stages on the new central route left St. Joseph and Placerville on July 1, 1861 (the same day the government contract for the Pony Express commenced). Both coaches reached their destinations on July 18, a savings of approximately eight days over the old route. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3782 |
US$2,300.00 |
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United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 5c brown, type II, rich color, unused with original gum, h.r., fine, with 2000 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 46 |
US$575.00 |
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United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 1857 5c brown, type II, rich color, unused with original gum, h.r., fine, with 2000 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 47 |
US$575.00 |
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United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 5c brown, type II, horizontal pair, bold red grid cancels, fine Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 48 |
US$130.00 |
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5c Brown, Ty. II (Scott 30A). Unused (regummed), nicely balanced margins with perfs clear of the design all around, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5267 |
US$550.00 |
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5c Brown, Ty. II, Plate Scratch (30A var). Position 58R2, wide margins, warm shade nicely complemented by red grid cancel, with distinct plate scratch at lower left, Very Fine and choice example of this interesting variety Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 322 |
US$275.00 |
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5c Brown, Ty. II, Plate Scratch (30A var). Position 58R2, choice centering with unusually wide margin at left, distinct plate scratch at lower left, tied by bold “New-York Jul. 2?” circular datestamp on small piece, Very Fine, a scarce variety, with 1987 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 323 |
US$150.00 |
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o 1860, 5¢ brown, type II (30A), fresh and nicely centered with wide right margin showing “captured” imprint, black town cancel, couple tiny perf tears, otherwise Very Fine and a most attracive item for the 5¢ specialist. Scott $300+ Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3395 |
US$160.00 |
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1860, 5¢ brown, type II (30A), exceptionally fresh w full, lightly hinged original gum, Fine. Scott value $2,200 Expertization: 1988 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3393 |
US$500.00 |
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o 1860, 5¢ brown, type II (30A), nearly perfectly centered with a partial red New Paid York exchange office c.d.s., wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott price $320 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3394 |
US$200.00 |
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1860, 5¢ brown, type II (30A), with sheet margin imprint captured in oversize right margin, impressively centered with deep, dark color on bright, fresh paper, original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ price $5,350. Scott $2,200 ONE OF ONLY THREE TO BE AWARDED AN XF 90 BY PSE, WITH JUST TWO GRADED HIGHER; HOWEVER, THE CAPTURED IMPRINT MAKES THIS EXAMPLE COMPLETELY UNIQUE IN THIS EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. Expertization: 1996 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90. “Captured” imprints are an interesting and eye-catching variety that allows one to recognize at a glance the position on the sheet from which the stamp originated. Almost by definition, the shift in centering that allows the capture to take place, normally results in a very off centered stamp. This example may well be unique with its wonderful centering. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 332, Lot 2005 |
US$3,500.00 |