1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins to just into frameline at top, tied by blue "Philada. Pa., 5cts, May 23" cds with second strike below on cover to Kennett Square, Pa., full "Blood's Despatch, Pre-Paid, One-Cent" handstamp at upper left; stamp with tiny margin tear at bottom and some slight cover toning, F.-V.F., a very scarce usage. Scott No. 1  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

1847, 5¢ red brown. Full margins, just tied by blue grid cancel on cover to Fishkill, N.Y., matching "Norwichtown, Ct., Apr 26" cds below; cover with faint water staining at top edge not mentioned on certificate, Very Fine, ex Emerson; with 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

1847, 5¢ red brown. Blue grid cancel, left margin single with large margins around, bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2006 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J). Scott No. 1  $550. $0 (Image)