US Stamp Prices Scott 67: 1861 5c Thomas Jefferson National Bank Note. Page 3

67b, 1861 5c Olive yellow,black grid cancels, a couple shorter perfs at top left, small tear at bottom, Very Fine centering, difficult shade (Scott $4,000)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1094

67, 1861 5c Buff, black grid cancel, bright buff color, Fine (Scott $1,000)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1093

1861, 5¢ brown yellow (Scott 67a), partial strike of black boxed “PAID” cancellation, choice example of the tough brown yellow shade, a sound and attractive example of this often misidentified color variety, Fine, 2011 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,225. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2085

1861, 5¢ olive yellow (Scott 67b), bold target cancellation, handsome example with excellent centering, a premium example of the rarely offered olive yellow shade that is rarely encountered in any condition, and is a particularly undervalued stamp; light horizontal crease at top, and a tiny perf tear along right side, otherwise Very Fine, 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $4,000. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2086

5c Buff (Scott 67). Rich color, incredibly bold strike of large Boston “Paid” grid cancel, Fine and striking example of the 5c Buff, with 1984 and 1990 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 374

5c Buff (67). Original gum which covers the entire back with two large hinge spots, rich color, tiny thin spot at top left FINE APPEARING AND RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BUFF 1861 ISSUE. The 5c Brown Yellow and Buff shades are among the rarest of 1861-66 Issue stamps in original gum condition. Perhaps the only shade varieties rarer are the 3c Pigeon Blood Pink and 24c Blackish Violet (Scott 64a and 78c), but Scott 67 is a major catalogue listing and is, therefore, more significant to completion of the series. With 1986 P.F. certificate as Brown Yellow

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 373

5c Brown Yellow (Scott 67a). Exceptionally bright shade complemented by red New York “Paid” credit datestamp, Very Fine, a striking stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 376

5c Buff (67). Horizontal pair, tied by blue “Sonoma Cal. Feb. 25” circular datestamp on cover to Philadelphia, pair with small flaws incl. tiny tear in right stamp and some perf faults from placement near edge, still Very Fine appearing and rare use of a pair of the 5c Buff to pay the over-3,000 miles rate from California to Philadelphia, Scott Retail for pair off cover $2,400.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 375

5c Buff (Scott 67). Deep rich color, neat strike of target cancel, fresh and Very Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1993 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 153

5c Buff (Scott 67). Unused (no gum), radiant color and crisp impression, choice centering for this difficult issue, couple nibbed or short perfs at lower right EXTREMELY FINE CENTERING. A BEAUTIFUL UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF THAT WOULD MAKE THE IDEAL ACQUISITION FOR A COLLECTOR CONCERNED ABOUT CENTERING AND APPEARANCE, RATHER THAN GUM. With 1971 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 152

5c Brown Yellow (Scott 67a). Perfectly centered, bright pastel shade, neat strike of town circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1861 5-CENT BROWN YELLOW IN EXISTENCE. A REMARKABLE STAMP AND TRULY RARE IN THIS SUPERB CONDITION. The town datestamp on this 5c Brown Yellow is very unusual — most examples come with cancellations from the larger post offices (Boston, New York, etc.)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 155

5c Brown Yellow (Scott 67a). Magnificent centering and margins, vivid shade, neat red grid cancel, bright and fresh EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BROWN YELLOW WITH AN ATTRACTIVE LIGHTLY-STRUCK RED GRID CANCELLATION. Unlike many of the 5c 1861’s offered today, this wonderful example of the Brown Yellow retains its original color, having been kept in a dark vault for more than a half century.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 154

5c Brown Yellow (Scott 67a). Rich color, choice centering, well-struck large Boston “Paid” grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1982 and 1989 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 156

o U.S. General Issues, 1861, 5¢ Buff, #67, red grid cancel, a lovely item, tough to find sound, grade 85 Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSE (2008), APS (2004) certs. Scott Stamp Values $1,400. Estimate $700-800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1706

5c Buff (Scott 67). Deep rich color nicely complemented by blue Baltimore circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, manuscript notation on back

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 86