1847, 5¢ Orange Brown, irregular block of 4, neat manuscript cancels, ample to large margins all around, rich color and a detailed early impression, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 1b  $4,000 for two pairs. AN EXTREMELY RARE MULTIPLE OF THE 1847 5¢ ISSUE IN THE SCARCE ORANGE BROWN SHADE. This is likely one of the largest used multiples of the 1847 5¢ orange brown shade, as a search for larger multiples only revealed one strip of three of this shade. $0 (Image)