Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in green (Scott 1Xa-E1a), die on India, die sunk on large card, printed through mats, in luxuriant color with albino impression of the cross-hatching, on card measuring 70 x 111 mm; a couple toned spots of no consequence, Very Fine.
Brazer 1XaEa.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in red brown (Scott 1Xa-E1a), die on India, die sunk on large card, printed through mats, an attractive print in glowing color, showing the albino impression of the cross-hatching, on card measuring 70 x 111 mm; light toning to bottom of card, mostly on reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 1XaEa.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in scarlet (Scott 1Xa-E1a), die on India, die sunk on large card, printed through mats, in fresh color with albino impression of the cross-hatching, on card measuring approximately 69 x 111 mm; a few light toned spots, still Very Fine.
Brazer 1XaEa.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., with cross-hatching (Scott 1Xa-E1b), die on India, four different colors (all but the yellow green), Very Fine.
Brazer 1XaEb.
Scott $1,300
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,300
Suggested Bid $750-1

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in brown (Scott 1Xa-E1b), die on India, Very Fine.
Brazer 1XaEb.
Scott $325
Suggested Bid $200-250 (Image)

Scott $325
Suggested Bid $200-250

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in yellow green (Scott 1Xa-E1b), die on India, Very Fine.
Brazer 1XaEb.
Scott $325
Suggested Bid $200-250 (Image)

Scott $325
Suggested Bid $200-250

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., with cross-hatching (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, five different colors (all but the violet), small stain on the green, otherwise Very Fine.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $1,875
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,875
Suggested Bid $750-1

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., with cross-hatching (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, two different: scarlet & blue green, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $750
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $750
Suggested Bid $400-600

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., with cross-hatching, in black (Scott 1Xa-E1b), die on India, Very Fine.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $325
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $325
Suggested Bid $200-300

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in blue green (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in bluish black (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, Very Fine, with a 1992 P.F. certificate.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in blue (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, Extremely Fine, with a 1992 P.F. certificate.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in brown (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, Extremely Fine, with a 1992 P.F. certificate.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in scarlet (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in black (Scott 1Xa-E1e), die on white glazed paper, 34 x 36 mm, Extremely Fine, with a 2008 P.F. certificate.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $900
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $900
Suggested Bid $400-600

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in scarlet (Scott 1Xa-E1e), die on white glazed paper, 64 x 74 mm, couple small edge thins, Very Fine appearance.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $900
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $900
Suggested Bid $300-400

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ compound die proof/essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, in black (Scott 9X1-E1a), die on India on card, 53 x 116 mm with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine, with a 2014 P.F. certificate.
Brazer 9X1Ea.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $250-350

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ compound die proof/essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, in scarlet (Scott 9X1-E1a), die on India on card, large card, 86 x 131 mm with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 9X1Ea.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $300-400

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ compound die proof/essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, in orange (Scott 9X1-E1a), die on India on card, large card, 95 x 142 mm with full die sinkage, Superb.
Brazer 9X1Ea.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $300-400

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ compound die proof/essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, in green (Scott 9X1-E1a), die on India on card, removed from card, 33 x 79 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 9X1Ea.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $150-200

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, vignette only, four different colors (Scott 9X1-E1b vars.), die on white bond, gray black, dull scarlet, dull brown & dull blue.
Brazer 9X1Eb. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ compound die proof/essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, in dull brown (Scott 9X1-E1b var., 9X1TC5c), die on white bond, the two halves cut apart, Very Fine.
Brazer 9X1Ea.
Scott $400
Suggested Bid $200-250 (Image)

Scott $400
Suggested Bid $200-250

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, in black (Scott 9X1-E1a), die on India, full design as issued plus vignette-only below, die sunk on 152 x 224 mm card; designs fresh, card lightly toned, otherwise Very Fine.
Brazer 9X1Ea.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $250-350

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, in green (Scott 9X1-E1a), die on India, 95 x 142 mm; hinge remnants and small thin on the reverse, also a barely visible crease on the front at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Brazer 9X1Ea.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $200-300

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, in scarlet (Scott 9X1-E1a), die on India, 95 x 143 mm; hinge remnants and small thin on the reverse, otherwise Very Fine.
Brazer 9X1Ea.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $200-300