1847, 5¢ orange brown. Bright color, large margins all around, cancelled by manuscript "X" on cover with "Thomas's Irving Hotel Washington D.C." handstamp to Philadelphia, postmarked red "Washington City D.C. Jun. 9" circular datestamp, trivial edgewear, fresh and Very Fine, beautiful and rare hotel cover, with 1991 and 2005 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1b  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)

1847, 5¢ orange brown. Ample margins and a light, centrally struck black grid cancel, deep rich color, Very Fine. Scott No. 1b  $950. $0 (Image)