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Scott #76, 5c Brown, fresh vertical pair cancelled by light grids with matching Portland, Me. Sep 7 1864 c.d.s. on cover to Hambly Basin, Canada East, “U. States” in arc, receiving backstamps, cover with small tear at top, very fine. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 123 |
US$210.00 |
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1863, 5¢ brown (Scott 76), deep rich color and possessing an overall inviting freshness, o.g., previously hinged, Very Fine, 2012 PF certificate. Scott $1,400. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1291 |
US$425.00 |
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5c Brown (Scott 76). Attractive shade, wide margins for this difficult issue, neat strikes of blue circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1224 |
US$250.00 |
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5c Dark Brown (Scott 76a). Intense color in the Dark Brown shade, sharp proof-like impression, bright paper, well-proportioned margins, bold strike of open grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of this desirable shade, ex Chapin, with 1990 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 130 |
US$1,800.00 |
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5c Brown (Scott 76). Gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, rich color and proof-like impression, long and full perforations all around, bold strike of segmented cork cancel and also part of red circular datestamp at lower left EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 5-CENT BROWN WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. Brookman notes “it is far from easy to find a copy that is well-centered”. We agree. Most copies, even those with high grades, tend to have small margins. This is due to a combination of factors, including the design of the stamp, which has an outer frameline and corner ornaments that project outwards, and the spacing of subjects on the plate, which left little room for the perforations. With 2003 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $1,300.00 as 95, unpriced in SMQ as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 129 |
US$3,500.00 |
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1863, 5¢ brown (Scott 76), interesting four bar grid in segmented circle cancel, outstanding well margined example with incredible centering and dazzling bright color, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine, 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott $130 Estimate value $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 189 |
US$250.00 |
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5c Brown (76). Block of four, unused (no gum), rich color, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, some soiling on back only, Very Fine appearance, a scarce block, Scott Retail as block of four with gum $8,250.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 232 |
US$2,100.00 |
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5c Brown (Scott 76). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 231 |
US$1,100.00 |
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o 1863, 5¢ brown (76), exceptionally fresh and well centered with uncommonly wide margins and a neatly struck fancy crossroads cancel, Extremely Fine. Scott value $130 Expertization: 2011 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4276 |
US$180.00 |
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o 1863, 5¢ brown (76), fresh and nicely centered with deep color and a blue Wells Fargo & Co. oval datestamp, fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $315 Expertization: 1990 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4275 |
US$160.00 |
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1863, 5¢ black brown (76a), quite nicely centered with vibrant color, a razor sharp, prooflike impression and full original gum; exceptionally fresh and F.-V.F. Scott price $2,250 Expertization: 1987 PF (pair) and 2002 PSE Certificates, the latter graded F-VF 75. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 178 |
US$675.00 |
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1863, 5¢ brown (Scott 76), vertical strip of 5, target cancels, stamps retain original gum, Fine. Scott price $740. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 100 |
US$225.00 |
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5c Black Brown (Scott 76a). Handsome centering with choice margins clear of design all around, intense color, proof-like impression, unobtrusively cancelled by two tiny bits of target rings, Extremely Fine, scarce shade, with 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $900.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1215 |
US$1,200.00 |
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5c Brown (Scott 76). Perfectly centered with unusually wide margins, brilliant color and sharp proof-like impression, light cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1214 |
US$425.00 |
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5c Dark Brown (Scott 76). Block of four, original gum, magnificent deep rich color and clear impression, perfs slightly in at left, attractive example of this rare unused block of which there are very few known, with 1982 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1213 |
US$600.00 |