1847, 5¢ red brown. Two singles, both with large margins, tied by blue grid cancels with contrasting red "Detroit Mich. Nov 23" cds on blue 1849 folded cover to Buffalo N.Y.; bottom stamp small tear at top and affected by horizontal file fold, still Very Fine and scarce combination of blue and red markings, ex-Ackerman, Sampson, Hart, Mirsky, with 1969 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

1847, 5¢ red brown. Two singles, left four margins, right slightly in, tied by red circular grid cancels, matching "STEAM / BOAT" two-line handstamp below on 1848 gray folded cover to Toronto, Canada, red "Queenston U.C., Nov 12 1848" cds overstriking "Steam / Boat", manuscript "4½" pence due rating, partial Toronto arrival backstamp; some docketing at right, internal cover tear right of stamps, a Fine and scarce example of a Hudson River steamboat usage to Canada.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins, bright color, tied by blue numeral "5" in Circle cancel and matching "Baltimore Md. Mar 30" cds on cover addressed to the care of General S. Van Rensselaer in Albany N.Y.; stamp with additional lightened manuscript cancel, still a fresh and Very Fine use, ex-Brown, Boker, Mirsky, with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750.

The distance between Baltimore and Albany was just over 300 miles, so this should have 10¢ postage. Either it was paid 10¢ with the 5¢ stamp and 5¢ cash, or perhaps it was allowed to pass to the well-known General Van Rensselaer. This cover is illustrated and described in a Chronicle 222 article by Harvey Mirsky. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins except full at right, bright color and strong impression, tied by bold strikes of both blue grid cancel and "Philada. Pa. 5cts. Jul 11" integral-rate cds on 1850 orange cover to Doylestown Penn., 1850 docketing and with original enclosure, fresh and Very Fine, very unusual with the stamp cancelled by both the grid and circular datestamp, ex-Boker, Mirsky.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1847, 5¢ red brown. Four large to huge margins including portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, beautiful bright shade with clear impression, tied by red circular grid cancel on 1850 folded letter to the Governor of Massachusetts George N. Briggs at Boston Mass., matching red "New-York Feb 15" cds, fresh and Extremely Fine use.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1847, 5¢ red brown. Horizontal pair, large margins to in, tied by black grids on orange 1851 cover to Lockport N.Y., red "STEAM / BOAT" two-line handstamp at left; stamps with some slight wrinkling and right stamp with tiny pinhole, cover tear at bottom, a Fine example of a Hudson River steamboat usage, signed Ashbrook.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

1847, 5¢ red brown. Four large margins, luxurious rich color and detailed early impression, neatly tied by two strikes of red square grid handstamps on 1847 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., matching "New - York, Oct 8" cds, Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

1847, 10¢ black, double transfer. Two singles, right stamp pos. 41R1 with Type D double transfer and large margins showing 4.5mm left sheet margin, other full to slightly in, tied together by two strikes of red circular grid cancel, matching red "Roswell Ga. 13 Feb" cds on cover to Darien Ga.; stamps with faint toning spots, F.-V.F., with 2008 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2, 2(D); Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A RARE INTRA-STATE USE OF THE 10¢ 1847 FROM GEORGIA, THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE AT DOUBLE THE 10¢ RATE FOR OVER 300 MILES.

There are no double-rate 10¢ covers among the eight 10¢ Roswell covers listed in the Alexander Census, and only one in all of Georgia to Massachusetts. There are no intrastate double-rate 10¢ covers listed for any of the Southern states. Letter written by George Hull Camp (1818-1907), originally from Utica NY and later relocated to Roswell, Ga. to his wife, Jane Margaret (Atwood) (1826-1911) from Darien, Ga. They were married on April 9, 1850 making this cover an 1851 usage. George probably wrote to her while she was visiting her parents in Darien. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

1847, 10¢ black. Position 61L1, full to large margins, intense color and impression, tied by red 7-bar grid encircled grid cancel, matching red "Montgomery Ala. Oct 8" cds on blue 1849 folded banking house letter to New Orleans La., small edge tear at top, Very Fine and attractive use, ex-Sampson, Rose, Wall, Mirsky.
Scott No. 2; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

1847, 5¢ red brown. Four full margins, cancelled by central strike of Philadelphia blue numeral "2" in circle fancy cancel, Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PHILADELPHIA NUMBER "2" RATEMARKER USED TO CANCEL THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE.

Philadelphia used a "2" ratemarker on stampless circular rate or drop letter mail usually to indicate postage due. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins to in, bright color, cancelled by sharp strike of red "40" in circle rate handstamp, Fine and exceptionally rare strike on the 1847 issue.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750.

THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN STRIKES OF THE RED "40" IN CIRCLE RATING HANDSTAMP.

The "40" rating handstamp was used on transcontinental mail sent at the 40¢ rate. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins to just in at upper right, slightly oxidized, clear strike of red Hudson River Mail wavy-line grid in circle cancel; tiny corner margin crease at bottom left, Fine and scarce cancellation, One of the few fancy designs used during the 1847 period., with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1847, 5¢ red brown. Enormous margins all around with framelines of adjoining stamps at top and left, intense shade, criss-crossing pen cancellation, remarkable and Extremely Fine, ex-Mirsky.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750.

There are a total of 31 criss-crossing lines in this pen cancel, which would have required significant time to apply. This stamp was obviously cancelled by a postal clerk with lots of time on his hands and a deep desire to prevent re-use. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1847, 5¢ red brown. Horizontal pair, full to large margins, deep vibrant shade, bold red New York square grid cancel, Very Fine and choice pair, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

1847, 5¢ red brown. Neat blue grid cancel, large margins, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine and attractive, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $440. Scott $440
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Scott $440

1847, 5¢ dark brown. Horizontal pair, red grid cancels, full well balanced margins, rich dark brown color, Very Fine, a gorgeous pair, with 1987 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1a; $2,100. Scott $2,100
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Scott $2,100

1847, 5¢ brown orange. Light blue grid cancel, margins just touching at bottom right to huge showing portion of adjacent stamp at right, intensely rich radiant color; light crease in top margin and tiny corner crease at top right, Very Fine appearance, a striking example of this scarce shade, with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1d; $1,000. Scott $1,000
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Scott $1,000

10¢ black, hybrid large die proof on India. Stamp size and die sunk on card (49x61mm), rich color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 2P1 var.; $800 for normal. Scott $800 for normal
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Scott $800 for normal

1847, 10¢ black. Red town cancel, ample to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at sides, attractive grayish black color, Extremely Fine, a choice large margin stamp.
Scott No. 2; $825. Scott $825
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Scott $825

1847, 10¢ black. Large margins, deep shade on bright paper, cancelled by two strikes of vivid red circular grid, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp, ex-Mirsky, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; $825. Scott $825
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Scott $825

1847, 10¢ black. Position 25R, large to huge margins showing a bit of adjoining stamp at top, crisp impression on fresh paper, two strikes of vivid red circular grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; $825. Scott $825
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Scott $825