US Stamps Value Scott 67: 1861 5c Thomas Jefferson National Bank Note. Page 6

1861, 5¢ buff (67), attractive black “Washington” cancellation, handsome right straddle margin single, with extraordinary deep rich color; couple partially nibbed perforations of little consequence, Fine to Very Fine, 1988 P.F. certificate stating “with perforations as shown in the photo”. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1028

Scott #67, 5c Buff, attractive example of this difficult value with much better centering than usually encountered, rich color on fresh paper, interestingly canceled with a central strike of “Paid/3” handstamp and with additional grid cancel over the “3”, perhaps because of the inappropriateness of that cancel on this value, very fine and scarce; 2013 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 127

Scott #67a, 5c Brown yellow, four copies, likely comprising two horizontal pairs, used together with 1861-62 1c blue, on piece with “Bloomington/Oct 13/Ind” c.d.s.at left, second stamp from left with small tear at top left and a few trivial perforation faults affecting some others, a spectacular piece, fine-very fine.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 128

5c Brown Yellow (Scott 67a). Choice centering with unusually wide margins for this tightly-spaced issue, bright shade, cancelled by neatly struck San Francisco double-circle datestamp, light diagonal crease at bottom left, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2013 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 191

5c Buff (Scott 67). Well-centered, wonderful fresh and bright color, neat 11-bar grid cancel, Very Fine, ex Menjou

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 190

5c Olive Yellow (Scott 67b). Beautifully centered, incredibly deep shade, bold strike of large Boston “Paid” grid cancel and part of red transit, expertly repaired, Extremely Fine appearance, valuable if only for reference purposes, purchased from a Nassau Street dealer in April 1950 who wrote on back in pencil “67B Good shade August”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 192

United States 1861-66 Issue 1861-66 5c buff, red grid cancel, bright color, fine, with 1997 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 17

67, 1861 5c Buff, ,attractive single with red grid cancel, two small pinholes lower left, o/w fresh and Fine, 2011 PSE Certificate (Scott value $1,060)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1068

5c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (67TC1ae). Die sunk on 64 x 71mm card with full die sinkage, albino die no. 442 and imprint at bottom, deep shade with clear bluish tint, we would call this Bluish Black though Scott lists only Black, few trivial toning specks, still Very Fine, a scarce large die trial color proof

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 21

United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 5c buff, red grid cancel, rich color, fresh and fine stamp, with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 57

1861, 5¢ buff (Scott 67), regummed, fresh, bright color, attractive appearing example of this tough stamp; faults, including rebacked and a light crease, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $10,500. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 98

5c Buff (Scott 67). Unused (no gum), rich color, choice centering for this difficult issue EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND AND CENTERED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT IN A REMARKABLY DEEP BUFF SHADE. Most unused examples of this issue tend to either be off-center and/or faulty to some degree. The stamp offered here is sound, fresh and has extraordinary richness of color. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $14,000.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1289

1861, 5¢ buff (Scott 67), eye catching red grid cancellation, exemplary high quality example with wonderfully rich color nicely complimented by the colored cancel, a very pretty stamp, an Extremely Fine gem, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,060. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 57

5c Brown Yellow (Scott 67a). Vivid color nicely complemented by blue grid cancel, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate as No. 67

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1558

5c Brown Yellow (Scott 67a). Choice centering with unusually wide margins for this tightly-spaced issue, bright shade, cancelled by neatly struck San Francisco double-circle datestamp, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1557