1847, 5¢ dark brown. 4 full to large margins, on folded letter tied by magenta grid, matching magenta "Hartford Ct 17 Feb 5" cds and rare "pointing hand PAID" handstamp, Very Fine; with 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1a  Estimate $2,000 - 2,500. $0 (Image)

1847, 5¢ dark brown. Ample to large margins, just tied by blue grid on folded letter sheet to Boston, matching "Buffalo, N.Y.Sep 23/10" cds and a "Due 5" in pencil for over 300 miles; some repairs on the reverse and a reduction at the left, Fine appearance. Scott No. 1a  Estimate $250 - 350. $0 (Image)