1847, 5¢ red brown (1), Housatonic Railroad agents red 10 bar open rectangular grid cancellation, fresh and appealing with a scarce cancel, a very handsome example with dazzling color; small crease at top right corner, and a light vertical crease at left, otherwise Extremely Fine, 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott $625. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3051

1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b), light blue grid cancellation, brilliant fresh color, a sound and pleasing example of this stamp, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $935. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3076

1847, 5¢ red brown (1), neatly struck red grid cancellation, extraordinary high quality example, with big beautiful margins, and bright vivid color, a sterling example of this stamp, Extremely Fine, 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott $425. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1001

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins all around, bright shade, lightly struck blue cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter as Pale Brown (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3318

5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Ample to full margins, rich color, cancelled by bold strike of red “V” Roman numeral handstamp, vertical crease at left, Fine appearance, a scarce cancel, with 2013 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3334

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins including right sheet margin, pale shade and worn impression, blue circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 32

5c Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Three huge margins, ample at bottom, excellent color and clear impression, red grid cancel and part of blue circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 48

Scott #1, 5c Brown, right sheet-margin single, with ample to huge margins all around, except just touching at the top left corner, small piece of foreign matter adheres to the right frame line, tied by red circular grid to folded letter dateline at Eastport, Maine on 10 October, 1848 and with ms. “Steam boat mail” directive, entered the mails to Alfred, Maine with red “Boston/13 Oct/10cts” datestamp, apparently applied in error and with red “Steam” handstamp applied on arrival in Maine, very fine and unusual usage.An accompanying letter by Creighton Hart explains the usage: “The 5c cover with STEAM is an interesting cover. It kind of puzzles me why the letter would be datelined Eastport, Me and have a Boston postmark. Three days elapsed between the writing at Eastport on Oct. 10th and the Boston postmark of Oct. 13th. My guess is that the writer carried it to Boston and mailed it upon arrival, perhaps thinking it could get faster carriage from Boston to Alfred, Me than from Eastport. Anyway, the STEAM is rarely seen on east coast ’47 covers. The STEAM shows the letter was carried by a non-contract coastal steamer from Boston to Alfred. The ship captain collected 2c for doing so. The STEAM postal marking is frequently seen on letters carried on the Hudson River. You have an unusual cover here.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 134

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Full to large margins, blue grid cancels, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 852

5c Orange Brown, Double Transfer Ty. C (Scott 1b-C). Large to huge margins, exceptionally strong color, neat red grid cancel, tiny thin speck shows only in fluid EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 5-CENT 1847 WITH THE TYPE C DOUBLE TRANSFER. In the August 1995 Chronicle, Jerome S. Wagshal summarized previous articles on this double transfer. It was first discovered by Dan Hammatt around 1920. Mr. Wagshal recorded a total of 13-1/2 copies (one is a half-stamp in a strip), including two pairs. He also echoes Ashbrook’s theory that this and the Double Transfer Type D were created when the plate was reworked sometime in late 1850 and were only part of the Fifth Delivery from RWH&E in December 1850. This would account for their scarcity compared to the Type A and B double transfers, and it seems to be confirmed by the two examples known on cover, which were described by Ashbrook as 1851 uses. The distinctive Orange Brown shade also points to the Fifth Delivery.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 866

5c Dark Brown (Scott 1a). Ample to full margins, dark shade and rich color, early proof-like impression, neat strike of green dotted-grid cancellation used only at Tallahassee Fla. during the 1847 period VERY FINE. A REMARKABLE STAMP WITH ONE OF THE FEW GREEN FANCY CANCELLATIONS USED DURING THE 1847 ISSUE PERIOD. Ex Emerson, Haas and Wall. With 1991 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (F-VF 75; unpriced in SMQ with a green cancel)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 2

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), light red grid cancellation, fresh and appealing example with robust color, Very Fine, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80. SMQ $425 in grade of VF-80. Scott $425. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 33

Scott #1b, 5c Orange brown, handsome used example, with large to extra-large even margins all around, strong distinctive color and a clear impression on fresh paper that still retains its original bluing, blue circular grid cancel, extremely fine; 2014 PF certificate (VF-XF 85; SSV $1,050).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 8

o U.S. General Issues, 1847, 5¢ Red Brown, Pair, #1, red grid cancel, just touching to huge marginal left copy, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $950. Estimate $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1601

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), blue circular cancel, four generous margins, crisp impression with vibrant color, Extremely Fine, 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott $425. Estimate price $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 127

United States 1847 Issue 1847 5c orange brown, red grid cancel, full to large margins all around, fresh and v.f. example of this better shade, with 2012 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 201409, Lot 4

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Huge margins to just in incl. top left corner sheet margin, pale shade, red New York square grid cancel, few light creases mostly in sheet margin, small thin spots at bottom left in sheet margin only, still Very Fine, a scarce wide corner-margin example of the 5c 1847 Issue

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 31

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Horizontal strip of four, large margins to clear, bright shade, tied by red grid cancels, matching “U.S. Express Mail, Boston Mass. Jun. 8” circular datestamp on light green 1849 folded cover to Baltimore, manuscript “Paid” at upper left, some slight wear, some expert internal mends mostly along folds VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STRIP OF FOUR OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE PAYING THE DOUBLE 10-CENT RATE FROM BOSTON TO BALTIMORE. ONLY THREE COVERS WITH STRIPS OF FOUR HAVE THE U.S. EXPRESS MAIL MARKING. Only 17 covers in the Alexander census are listed as having a multiple of four or larger of the 5c 1847 Issue. Of these, three are blocks and nine are strips of four. Three are used with the U.S. Express Mail marking.. Ex Boker and Gross.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 330

1b, 1847 5c Orange brown,red square grid cancel, ample to large margins all around, Very Fine, 2013 PF certificate (Scott price $900) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1013

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to clear, cancelled by manuscript “X” and tied by vertical file fold on large part of folded address sheet, red “Jacksonville Flor. Jun. 26” circular datestamp, to St. Augustine Fla., Fine and rare, this is the only recorded use of the 5c 1847 Issue from Jacksonville, one 10c cover is also known, offered in lot 3014 of this sale,with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3018

5c Brown (Scott 1). Large part original gum, ample to mostly large margins, rich color in the Brown shade, P.F. certificate mentions tiny discoloration spots in the margins at top and bottom, otherwise Very Fine and a highly collectable example of the 5c 1847 with original gum, with 2013 P.S.A.G. (as “o.g. hinged”) and 2013 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1096

USA (Scott 1) 1847 FRANKLIN 5¢ RED BROWN Used with light red cancel. Four margin stamp with large right margin. Very fine. Cat $400.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 543

United States Scott 1847 Issue 1847 5c red brown, margins just touching at upper left, tied by blue grids on May 13, 1851 FL from Philadelphia to Columbia, Pa, some cover flaws, still fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 201501, Lot 23

Scott #1, 5c Brown, select used single, four large margins, lovely rich color and detailed impression on fresh paper, light red grid cancel, extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate for #1a and 2013 PF certificate (XF 90; SSV $600.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 4

o 1847, 5¢ brown orange (1d), full to large margins, bright color and a clear impression. Light blue cancel and a tiny manuscript stroke at top. Choice, Very Fine. Scott price $1,035 Expertization: 1981, 2005 P.F. Certificates, both with the old 1b designation.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 4

1847, 5¢ red brown. Neat red square grid cancel, ample to large margins, crisp impression, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1; $400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1888

1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1 var.), tied on piece by red New York square grid, three large margins, barely shaved at left, Fine to Very Fine and exceptionally attractive. Scott $400. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2345

1, 1847 5c Red brown,blue cds cancel, four large margins all around, small tear and corner crease at top, Extremely Fine centering (Scott price $435) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3086

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Vertical pair, large to huge margins all around, bright shade, cancelled by neat strikes of red New York square grid EXTREMELY FINE VERTICAL PAIR OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE. Ex Mirsky. With 1999 P.S.E. and 2012 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3013

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Ample to full margins, cancelled by two strikes of striking red “Way 5” handstamp, one struck horizontally (complete strike) and one vertically (partial), light horizontal crease at top, Very Fine appearance, a rare cancellation on the 1847 Issue and this may be the only example with a double strike, ex Garrett, with 1976 and 2012 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 26

5c Dark Brown (Scott 1a). Ample margins, striking proof-like color and impression, excellent central strike of unusual blue 4-bar grid cancel, with bars widely spaced, small thins at top of little importance, Very Fine appearance, one of the more distinctive cancellations found on this stamp, with 1997 P.F. certificate (erroneously identifying the shade as Red Brown)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 18

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), neatly struck red grid cancellations, attractive example featuring incredibly large margins on three sides and an adequate margin at top, with fresh color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $400. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2079

o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 5¢ Red Brown, #1, large margins all round, black grid cancel, Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1210

USA (Scott 1) 1847 FRANKLIN 5¢ RED BROWN (JUMBO) Extremely fine Jumbo appearing stamp with red grid cancel, margin expertly added. Cat price $400.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 29

Scott #RW26, 1959 $3.00 Blue, ochre and black, top left margin plate no. 167120 block of six (3×2), well centered and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2014 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 443

Scott #RW25, 1958 $2.00 Black, remarkably handsome top left corner margin plate no. 166753 block of six, excellent centering, crisp and fresh with intense color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 442

Hunting Permit, 1957, $2 American Eider (Scott RW24), bottom right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum bends), vivid and bright multiple, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $575. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3597

USA (Scott RW23) 1956 AMERICAN MERGANSER $2 BLACK Fresh, MINT never hinged, very fine to extremely fine. (2006 PSE Cert #01062965) Cat $85.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1653

Scott #RW22, 1955 $2.00 Dark blue, bottom right margin plate no. 165285 block of six, exceedingly well centered, brilliantly fresh color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; .2011 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 440

USA (Scott RW21) 1954 RING-NECKED DUCKS $2 BLACK MINT never hinged, extremely fine. Cat value $85.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1651

Hunting Permit, 1953, $2 Blue-Winged Teals (Scott RW20), top left plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum creases), unusually rich shade, premium mint multiple, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $575. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3594

Hunting Permit, 1952, $2 Harlequin Ducks (Scott RW19), bottom left plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum creases), vibrant rich shade, an extremely fresh multiple, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $575. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3592

USA (Scott RW18) 1951 GADWALL DUCKS $2 GRAY BLACK, BLOCK W/PLATE # Lower left corner margin block of 4, plate #162127 below lower right stamp, fresh, MINT never hinged, very fine. Cat price $360.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1649

Hunting Permit, 1950, $2 Trumpeter Swans (Scott RW17), top left plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (minor gum bends), premium quality example with beautiful fresh color, Very Fine. Scott $575. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3590

Scott #RW16, 1949 $2.00 Bright green, top left corner margin plate no. 160792 block of six, well centered, o.g., n.h., fresh and choice very fine.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 436

Scott #RW15, 1948 $1.00 Bright blue, unusually large and wonderfully well balanced margins, bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ value $135.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 433

Scott RW14, 1947 $1 Snow Geese, eye-catching single, NH, 2015 PSE graded Superb Jumbo 98J certificate; according to the PSE population report, this is the only stamp of this grade with only two stamps grading higher, (SMQ price $475 for 98)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3597

RW13, 1946 $1 Redhead Ducks, plate no block of six #158457 LR, NH, usual light natural gum bends, F-VF (Scott $350)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3596

UNITED STATES Duck Hunting 1942 $1 Baldplates, top plate no. block of six, well centered, n.h., fresh and v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 201303, Lot 154

UNITED STATES Duck Hunting 1938 Pintail Drake and Hen, $1 light violet, top left corner margin block of four, with plate no., n.h., fine-v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2013, Sale 201301, Lot 72