Baltimore, Md., 1845, 5¢ red (Scott 3XU2), entire, eye-catching top-quality example with red "Paid" over numeral 5-in-oval handstamp; neatly struck blue "Baltimore/May/5/Md." c.d.s. at left; clearly visible red "James M. Buchanan" handstamp at upper right (lightly struck as always); "D.F. Kelleher" penciled on reverse, Very Fine, much nicer than normally encountered, with 1980 P.F. certificate.
Scott $10,000
Suggested Bid $6,000-8,000 (Image)

Scott $10,000
Suggested Bid $6,00

Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black (Scott 10X1), manuscript X cancel, four full margins, excellent impression, Very Fine.
Scott $2,250
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $2,250
Suggested Bid $750-1

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in brown (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in blue (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300

Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in blue (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 1XaEc.
Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $375
Suggested Bid $200-300

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ compound die proof/essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, in scarlet (Scott 9X1-E1a), die on India on card, removed from card, 46 x 99 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 9X1Ea.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $200-300

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ essay, by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, in black (Scott 9X1-E1a var), die proof on India, 65 x 85 mm, Very Fine, with a 2020 P.F. certificate declining opinion as to whether it was produced for the New York Postmaster's Provisional.
Brazer 9X1Ea. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 755
Lot No:703
Symbol:PCat No:10X1TC4c, 10X2TC4c

Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ 10¢ brown carmine, plate proof on card (Scott 10X1TC4c, 10X2TC4c), complete sheet of 12, a pristine item with sharp color and clean lines; card measuring 195 x 171 mm, Very Fine.
Scott $3,750
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,750
Suggested Bid $1,000