1847, 10¢ black. Horizontal pair, position 59-60R showing plate scratches in lower right margin, four large margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top, rich color, tied by red grid cancels on folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., red "U.S. Express Mail, Boston, Mass., Mar 5" cds at center; tiny cover tear at top, Extremely Fine, a wonderful double rate usage from Boston via Express Mail service; signed Ashbrook, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2  Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. $0 (Image)

1847, 10¢ black. Right margin single, red square grid cancel, ample to mostly large margins, deep rich color and sharp early impression, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely margin single; with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2  $1,400. $0 (Image)

1847, 10¢ black. blue "Paid" cancel, clear to large margins, rich shade and sharp impression, Fine and attractive; with 1993 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 2  $1,500. $0 (Image)

1847, 10¢ black. blue grid cancel, four ample to large margins, Very Fine and attractive; with 2006 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80, SMQ $1,350). Scott No. 2  $1,450. $0 (Image)