1847, 5¢ dark brown, neat red grid cancel, clear to large margins, lovely rich true dark brown color, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this scarce shade; with 1985 and 1999 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1a  $850. $0 (Image)

1847, 5¢ dark brown, bold red square grid cancel, bold dark brown color, full well balanced margins, Very Fine; with 1986 and 2012 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF 80). Scott No. 1a  $850. $0 (Image)

1847, 5¢ dark brown, neat red square grid cancel, clear to large margins, rich color, two tiny corner creases at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1a  $800. $0 (Image)