1847, 5¢ red brown, plate proof on India, "specimen" overprint (1P3S). Vertical pair. Ample to large margins, top proof a bit oxidized, with small thin and a horizontal crease, otherwise Very Fine, seldom offered (photo). Estimate 300 - 400 US$300-400 (Image)
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 4
Symbol: (Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Unused, no gum, ample to clear margins, bright shade, fresh Very Fine (photo). $2,100
Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,100
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,250.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1250
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 5
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Ample to large margins, rich and beautiful shade, pretty blue "Paid" cancel, fresh and choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine (photo). $350
1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Large margins, soft color, approaching brown orange, from a late printing, blue Louisville Ky postmark, Extremely Fine (photo). $475
Expertization: with 1996 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $475
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 7
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Ample margins, rich color, light red grid cancel, fresh and most attractive Very Fine (photo). $350 US$0 (Image)
Scott $350
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 8
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Ample to large margins, bright fresh color, light blue grid cancels, Very Fine (photo). $390 US$0 (Image)
Scott $390
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 9
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Top right corner margin pair. Positions 9 and 10, ample to large margins, bright color, fine impression, light red town postmark, Very Fine, a most attactive pair (photo). $950 US$0 (Image)
Scott $950
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 11
Symbol: Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Clear margins,rich color, filing crease, tied by blue grid cancels, matching blue "Philadelphia Pa. July 12 5", used with D.O. Blood (1c), not tied as most often on folded 1849 cover to New York, Fine and scarce usage (Photo). $1,750
Expertization: with 1980 P.F. certificate.
This cover was listed and illustrated in a 1992 Chronicle article by Robert Meyersburg on 1847 postage stamps used in combination with carriers and local adhesives, article included. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,750
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 12
Symbol: Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Large margins, bit oxidized, tied on 1848 folded letter by indistinct blue Philadelphia cancel, used with Bloods Local 15L12, untied as usual, Fine usage (Photo). $2,000 US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 13
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1a
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a). Wonderfully rich color and a sharp impression, ample to large margins, deep blue "Paid" in oval cancel, a Very Fine gem (photo). $525
Expertization: with 2004 P.S.E. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $525
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 14
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1a
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a). Used, incredibly rich color, sharp impression, ample to clear margins, blue town cancel, F.-V.F., a lovely stamp in a dark chocolate-like shade (photo). $525 US$0 (Image)
Scott $525
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 363
Lot No: 15
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1a
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a). Ample well balanced margins, fresh rich color, neat red grid cancel, Very Fine (photo). $350
Expertization: with 1996 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $350
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 16
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1b
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b). Beautiful rich color and a fine impression, ample to large margins, well struck "Paid" in oval cancel, Extremely Fine, a choice example of this shade with great eye appeal. SSV $1,100 without premium for cancel (SMQ $1,250)(photo). $725
Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
Provenance: Edward Ring.
When the Ring collection was sold by H.R.Harmer in 1968, there were many 5¢ 1847's. We believe this was the only one described as "Superb"! US$0 (Image)
Scott $725
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 17
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1b
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b). Gorgeous rich color complimented by a red numeral "5" cancel, well clear to large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, beautiful stamp. SSV $800 without premium for cancel (SMQ $975)(photo). $775
Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85. US$0 (Image)
Scott $775
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 18
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1b
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b). Wonderfully preserved rich color, ample to large margins, neat little numeral "5" cancel, faint vertical crease in no way detracts, choice Very Fine appearance (photo). $775
Expertization: with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: McIlroy.
This stamp was pictured and described in a Collector's Club Philatelist article by Cal Hahn, article is included. US$0 (Image)
Scott $775
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 19
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1b
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b). Ample to huge margins with part of adjoining stamps at top and right, fresh color, neat red grid cancel, Very Fine, likely from the 5th printing (photo). $675 US$0 (Image)
Scott $675
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 363
Lot No: 20
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1b var.
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b). Ample to large margins, manuscript cancel, fresh color, stitch watermark, light thin, Very Fine appearance (photo). $675 US$0 (Image)
Scott $675
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 21
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1b
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b). Horizontal pair. Clear to large margins, deep rich color, red cancel, Very Fine (photo). $1,800
Expertization: with 2004 P.S.E. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,800
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 22
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1d
1847, 5¢ brown orange (1d). Stunning color, beautifully balanced margins, blue grid cancels add to the visual appeal, Extremely Fine. SSV $4,750 (SMQ $4,750)(photo). $1,000
A BEAUTIFUL GEM EXAMPLE OF THIS ELUSIVE SHADE, WHICH IS QUITE SCARCE IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION. THIS IS THE ONLY BROWN ORANGE AT THIS GRADE CERTIFIED BY THE PF, THERE IS ONLY ONE HIGHER, AND ONLY THREE GRADED 95 BY THE PSE WITH NONE HIGHER.
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates, 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 23
Symbol: o
Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black (2). Quite ample to large margins, crisp color and impression, faint red grid cancel, choice Very Fine (photo). $750 US$0 (Image)
Scott $750
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 24
Symbol: o
Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black (2). Large margins, rich color and a blue cancel, fresh Very Fine (photo). $800
Expertization: with 2006 P.S.E. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $800
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 25
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black (2). Large balanced margins, rich color and fine early impression, tied by well struck red N.Y. grid on 1847 folded letter, matching red "New-York Aug 12" c.d.s. to New Orleans, Very Fine, choice early usage (Photo). $1,000
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3). Without gum as issued, ample to large margins, bright shade, Very Fine (photo). $900 US$0 (Image)
Scott $900
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Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 27
Symbol: Cat No: 3
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3). Without gum as issued, ample balanced margins, lovely fresh color, trivial tiny thin, choice Very Fine appearance (photo). $900 US$0 (Image)
Scott $900
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 28
Symbol: Cat No: 4
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4). Without gum as issued, large balanced margins, crisp color and impression, Very Fine (photo). $1,150 US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,150
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 29
Symbol: Cat No: 4
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4). Without gum as issued, clear well balanced margins, prooflike color, Very Fine (photo). $1,150
Expertization: with 2008 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,150
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
1851 Issue
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 30
Symbol: o
Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7). Perfectly balanced large margins, wonderfully fresh rich color, neat town cancel, confined to the lower right corner, simply. Superb. SSV $2,000 (SMQ $2,000)(photo). $140
Expertization: with 1989, 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter graded SUP 98. US$0 (Image)
Scott $140
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,350.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1350
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 31
Symbol: o
Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7). Used, huge margins, stunning rich color, neat and light "1857" town postmark, trivial tiny natural inclusion, absolutely unnoticeable, Extremely Fine, and we imagine this would have had a higher grade without the "inclusion", gorgeous stamp. SMQ $750(photo). $142
Expertization: with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)
Scott $142
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 32
Symbol: o
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9). Used, recut once at top and twice at bottom, wonderful margins with equal portions of adjacent stamps at right and left, brilliant color, neat light town cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of this scarcer recut variety. SMQ $525(photo). $105
Expertization: with 1985 P.F. certificate and 2004 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)
Scott $105
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 33
Symbol: (Cat No: 10
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I (10). Unused, no gum, ample to clear margins, exceptionally fresh with stunning rich color, faint crease and tiny thin, both very minor, otherwise Very Fine, pretty stamp (photo). $1,500 US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,500
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 34
Symbol: o
Cat No: 10
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I (10). Clear to large margins, exceptionally fresh with a fine detailed impression and a perfectly struck Boston "Paid" cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, lovely stamp. SSV $300 (SMQ $325)(photo). $190
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85. US$0 (Image)
Scott $190
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 35
Symbol: (Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown (12). Unused, no gum, ample to clear margins, brilliant color and a prooflike impression, Very Fine, handsome example of this scarce unused stamp (photo). $11,000
Expertization: with 2014 P.S.E. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $11,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 36
Symbol: (Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown (12). Unused, regummed, clear margins all around, bright color and paper, small almost invisible repair at bottom, otherwise Fine, very attractive example of this rare unused stamp (photo). $11,000 US$0 (Image)
Scott $11,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1050
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 37
Symbol: o
Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown (12). Large margins, rich color on bright paper, dark blue town cancel, Extremely Fine (photo). $925
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $925
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 38
Symbol: o
Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown (12). Used, ample to large balanced margins, exceptionally fresh color and paper, trivial invisible margin crease lower left, otherwise Very Fine (photo). $775 US$0 (Image)
Scott $775
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 39
Symbol: o
Cat No: 13
1855, 10¢ green, type I (13). Large to huge margins, fresh color and paper, town postmark, Extremely Fine. SSV $1,050 (SMQ $1,225)(photo). $750
Expertization: with 1984, 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85. US$0 (Image)
Scott $750
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 40
Symbol: o
Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black (17). Large to clear margins, rich color and a sharp impression, barest trace of a cancel, Very Fine choice (photo). $250
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $250
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
1857 Issue
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 41
Symbol: Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II (20). Original gum lightly hinged, light gum bend, very fresh and pretty shade, Fine (photo). $850
Expertization: with clear 2004 P.S.E. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $850
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 42
Symbol: Cat No: 22
1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (22). Original gum, excellent centering, rich color, fresh Very Fine. SSV $2,200 (SMQ $2,500)(photo). $2,200
Expertization: with 2014 P.F. certificate graded VF 80. US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,200
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,800.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 43
Symbol: Cat No: 26A
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV (26A). Original gum very lightly hinged, quite well centered for this, allowing the type characteristic to be clearly visible, rich color, fine impression, Very Fine (photo). $600
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $600
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 44
Symbol: (Cat No: 28
1857, 5¢ red brown, type I (28). Unused, no gum, exquisite deep color and a prooflike impression, Fine (photo). $15,000
ONLY 20 OF THE 5¢ 1857 RED BROWN HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED UNUSED BY THE PF, OF THESE, ONLY FOUR OTHERS INCLUDING THE PRESENT EXAMPLE ARE SOUND, ALL ARE CENTERED PRETTY MUCH AS THIS EXAMPLE.
Expertization: with 2001 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $15,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 45
Symbol: o
Cat No: 28A
1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I (28A). Stunning undiminished color, light New Orleans postmark, three large margins, just in at left, fresh and Fine (photo). $3,500
Expertization: with 2004 P.S.E. certificate for strip of 3 on a faulty cover, this being the middle stamp. The original cover is included. US$0 (Image)
Scott $3,500
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 46
Symbol: Cat No: 30
1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (30). Original gum very lightly hinged, very well centered, lovely rich color, fresh and choice Very Fine (photo). $120
Expertization: with 1995 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $120
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 47
Symbol: (Cat No: 33
1857, 10¢ green, type III (33). Unused, regummed, bright fresh color and impression, Fine, scarce unused (photo). $2,000 US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 48
Symbol: o
Cat No: 36
1857, 12¢ black, plate I (36). Outstanding centering, especially for this very tightly margined stamp, prooflike color and impression, light unobtrusive cancel, an Extremely Fine gem. SSV $800 (SMQ $900)(photo). $300
Expertization: with 1992, 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)
Scott $300
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 49
Symbol: Cat No: 37
1860, 24¢ gray lilac (37). Original gum, crisp centering and impression, fresh and F.-V.F (photo). $1,450
Expertization: with 1993 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,450
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 50
Symbol: Cat No: 37
1860, 24¢ gray lilac (37). Original gum, outstanding centering for a 24¢ 1860 issue, bright fresh color, tiny corner perf gum stain lower right (apparently occurred after certificate was issued), otherwise Extremely Fine (photo). $1,450
Expertization: with 1991 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,450
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 52
Symbol: (Cat No: 38
1860, 30¢ orange (38). Unused, no gum, outstanding centering for the 30¢ 1857, bright color, Extremely Fine (photo). $700
Expertization: with 1994 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $700
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 53
Symbol: Cat No: 38
1860, 30¢ orange (38). Traces of original gum, attractive centering for this difficult stamp, vivid color, Fine (photo). $700 as no gum
Expertization: with 2008 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $700 as no gum
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Mar-09-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 363
Lot No: 54
Symbol: (Cat No: 39
1860, 90¢ blue (39). Unused, no gum, beautifully centered, lovely rich color, light virtually invisible thin, choice Extremely Fine appearance (photo). $1,400
Expertization: with clear 1977 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
