Sale 997 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 26-29 October, 2010
Category — 5c 1847 Issue (Scott 1 and shades)
5c Red Brown (1). Enormous margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamp at top, clear stitch watermark at bottom, gorgeous color nicely complemented by red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,350.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date and only one other shares this grade
5c Red Brown (1). Huge balanced margins, beautiful color and clear impression, neat red St. Louis Mo. circular datestamp with integral "10" rate visible on stampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 ISSUE 5-CENT RED BROWN. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE RED ST. LOUIS DATESTAMP.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,350.00 as ordinary red cancellation). This is one of only four to have been awarded this grade with just four higher
5c Red Brown (1). Full to large margins, lovely bright color, cancelled by orange-red "New-York Apr. 24" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $650.00 as least expensive cancel)
5c Red Brown (1). Ample to large margins, beautiful color and crisp impression, red Burlington Vt. circular datestamp with small red "5" integral rate, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $540.00 as non-town red cancel)
5c Red Brown (1). Large to enormous margins with sheet or straddle-pane margin at left and part of adjoining stamp at top, blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $540.00 as 85, $650.00 as 90 with least expensive cancel)
5c Red Brown (1). Rich color and detailed early impression, large margins, neat strike of red New York square grid cancel, Very Fine and choice
5c Red Brown (1). Large to huge margins, bright color, two light strikes of red numeral "5" cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $650.00 as ordinary red cancel)
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins, rich color nicely complemented by blue grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine
5c Red Brown (1). Full to large margins, rich color, light strike of red grid cancel, faint ms. offset on back, Very Fine and choice
5c Red Brown (1). Large even margins, clear impression, blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine
5c Brown (1). Full to large margins, beautiful deep rich color and impression, bold blue "Paid" in oval" cancel of Philadelphia, Extremely Fine
5c Red Brown (1). Ample to large margins, rich color, neat red "5" integral-rate circular datestamp, Very Fine
5c Red Brown (1). Full to large margins, rich color and sharp impression, red New York square grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $450.00)
5c Red Brown (1). Large to huge margins, radiant color, red and black grid cancels, fresh and Very Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $450.00)
5c Red Brown (1). Ample even margins all around, bright shade, well-struck black grid cancel, Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
5c Red Brown (1). Rich color, large to huge margins, red grid cancels, small crease at bottom center, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2010 P.F. certificate
5c Red Brown (1). Horizontal pair, large to huge margins incl. sheet margin at left, deep rich color nicely complemented by red St. Louis "10" integral-rate circular datestamp, tiny corner crease at top right, scoring line at bottom not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance, with 1980 P.F. certificate
5c Red Brown (1). Two singles joined together to appear as a pair and affixed to small piece, cancelled by pen and red grids, couple small flaws, Fine appearance
5c Red Brown (1). Vertical pair, large margins to full, each stamp with neat ms. cancel, Very Fine
5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. A (1-A). Position 80R1, large to huge margins, bright shade, red grid cancel leaves double transfer clearly visible, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of this variety
5c Blackish Brown (1a var). Deep rich color and sharp early impression, large margins, light strike of red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $700.00)
5c Dark Brown (1a). Large balanced margins, beautiful deep shade nicely complemented by red New York square grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $700.00)
5c Orange Brown (1b). Brilliant color in the early Orange Brown shade, large even margins, light strike of red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL AND BRIGHT EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN VIVID ORANGE BROWN COLOR.
In our opinion, the 1847 Orange Brown shade from the earliest printing is far more desirable than the later Orange Brown, and the earlier shade holds up much better over time. This is a superb example.
5c Orange Brown (1b). Large margins to just clear at bottom left, bright color, red grid cancel, tiny thin spot at top, Fine appearance
5c Red Orange (1c). Huge margins to ample at top showing part of adjoining stamp at bottom, marvelous Red Orange color, nicely complemented by red grid cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE FOUR-MARGIN SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE RED ORANGE SHADE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE SHADES TO OBTAIN IN ANY CONDITION.
With 2007 P.F. certificate.
5c Brown Orange (1d). Large to full margins, rich color and proof-like impression, neat strike of blue Philadelphia "5 cts" integral-rate circular datestampVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A WONDERFUL RICHLY-COLORED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 BROWN ORANGE SHADE. KEPT IN THE DARK FOR MOST OF THE PAST HALF-CENTURY AND THUS BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED.
With 2006 P.F. certificate