1847, 5¢ dark brown. Full even margins all around, tied by magenta grid on 1849 folded letter to Southington, Conn., with matching "Hartford, Ct., 5, Feb 17" integral rate cds and pointing hand "Paid" straight line handstamp; central cover file fold, Extremely Fine, a wonderful usage from Hartford, Ct.; with 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1a  Estimate $2,000 - 2,500. $0 (Image)

1847, 5¢ dark brown. Large and even margins, rich color, tied by red square New York grid on cover to London, England, endorsed "via Royal Mail Steamer 1st November via Boston", manuscript "1" shilling due marking, red Nov. 16, 1847 London backstamp, flap expertly reattached, Very Fine and choice, a rare transatlantic usage; with 1972 and 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1a  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)

1847, 5¢ dark brown. Full margins to just in at lower right, tied by blue "Philada., 5cts, Feb 14" cds on 1848 folded letter to New York City, with second strike of postmark at right, Very Fine; with 2001 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 1a  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

1847, 5¢ dark brown. Deep color four ample to mostly large margins, just tied by blue grid cancel on 1850 folded cover to Canton, Ohio with matching "Dayton, O." cds at left, minor toning along central file fold, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 1a  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

1847, 5¢ dark brown. Blue "Paid" cancel, margins to just into frameline, vertical pre-printing paper folds, light vertical crease, otherwise Fine; with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1a  $725. $0 (Image)