New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (Scott 9X1), sharp detailed impression, blue manuscript penstroke cancellation; small thin spot, otherwise Fine. Scott $475
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Scott $475
Est. $200-300

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (Scott 9X1), good color, pen cancels, Very Good. Scott $475
Est. $120-150 (Image)

Scott $475
Est. $120-150

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (Scott 9X1 var), position 3-4, double transfer at bottom of position 4, horizontal pair, exceedingly fresh and choice, red N.Y. square grid cancel, Very Fine. Scott $1,750
Est. $600-800 (Image)

Scott $1,750
Est. $600-800

1847, 5¢ red brown and 10¢ black (Scott 1-2), 1 with four full margins, on piece, 2 with three margins, cutting in at top; small faults, Very Good to Fine. Scott $1,125
Est. $350-500 (Image)

Scott $1,125
Est. $350-500

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), handsome example with four ample margins, light red cancel, Very Fine. Scott $350
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Scott $350
Est. $200-300

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), blue grid cancel; expertly sealed tear at bottom, Fine appearance. Scott $350
Est. $75-100 (Image)

Scott $350
Est. $75-100

1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), a magnificent sheet margin example with the cancel having been expertly removed giving it exceptional appearance, Extremely Fine to Superb appearance, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $400
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Scott $400
Est. $400-600

1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), just clear at top to huge margins, tied to an 1851 folded letter to Birmingham by red cancel, matching "New Haven, CT 12 Apr" c.d.s. at left, marked "Paid 5" in manuscript at bottom left; crease in the paper which doesn't affect the stamp, Very Fine. Scott $900
Est. $250-350 (Image)

Scott $900
Est. $250-350