1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown, plate proof on card. Four well balanced margins, extremely fresh, Very Fine.
Scott No. 3P4; $250. US$0 (Image)

Scott $250

1851, 6¢ Franklin essay, by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., in black. Die of complete design on India paper, cut to shape. A truly scarce, if not rare essay, seldom offered, with a few small and unobtrusive flaws, Fine appearance, with 2008 P.F. certificate. Brazer No. 34aEd.
Scott No. 5-E2; $2,500. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,500

Sale No: 106
Lot No:343
Symbol:ECat No:11-E12g

1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Danforth, Bald & Co., in black. Plate proof on ivory wove paper, top margin block of ten, huge margins all around and show significant portions of adjacent stamps on all sides, Extremely Fine and choice exhibition piece, ex-Finkelburg.
Scott No. 11-E12g; $1,250. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,250

1851, 3¢ Washington black reprint essay, by Henry Benner. Die on proof paper affixed on 254x203mm card, pulled by BEP plate printer in 2003 after the original die resurfaced and was donated by collectors to the Smithsonian, Linns article accompanies, this is Stanley Piller's personal copy as one of the donors with pencil "11/15" on reverse indicating 11 of 15, Very Fine, Only 16 Produced.
Scott No. 11-E2 var.; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Gavit & Co., in dull blue. Die on India paper. 32x33mm, crisp impression and exceptionally fresh color, Very Fine. Brazer No. 33E-Db.
Scott No. 11-E4b; $400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $400

1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., in deep scarlet. On stiff stamp paper, about stamp size with well balanced margins, crisp impression and extremely scarce, Very Fine. Brazer No. 33E-Ea.
Scott No. 11-E5a; $1,250. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,250

1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Draper, Welsh & Co. Engraved die on India paper. Three different colors: brown, scarlet & dull blue, all well margined, smallest being dull blue at 29x33mm, all with fresh colors, Very Fine. Brazer No. 33E-Gb.
Scott No. 11-E7b; $1,200. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,200

1852, 3¢ red, type I, plate proof on India paper. Horizontal pair (positions 73-74L4), brush obliteration, right single with faults, left stamp with small hole at top, margins to touching or clearing along bottom, Fine appearance, an extremely scarce pair.
Scott No. 11P3; $1,000 for single. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000 for single

1856, 5¢ pale brown & olive brown, trial color plate proof on wove. Both with four clear margins, very fresh, Very Fine.
Scott No. 12TC5a, e; $600. US$0 (Image)

Scott $600

1856, 5¢ deep red brown, trial color plate proof on wove. Four margins, faint horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, with 2008 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 12TC5c; $1,500. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,500

1855, 10¢ black, type I, trial color large die proof on India paper. Cut to shape, toned, small thin, still unusual and attractive appearing, Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 13TC1ae; $5,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $5,000

1851, 12¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., in brown violet. Die on India of almost complete design. Cut close, quite scarce, Very Fine. Brazer No. 36E-B.
Scott No. 17-E2; $900. US$0 (Image)

Scott $900

1851, 12¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., in brown violet. Die on India of almost complete design. Cut close, tiny thin spot, quite scarce, Very Fine appearance, with 2007 P.F. certificate. Brazer No. 36E-B.
Scott No. 17-E2; $900. US$0 (Image)

Scott $900

Sale No: 106
Lot No:112
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins to just clear at right bottom, canceled by blue circular grid, matching "Troy & New York, Steam Boat" framed postmark on blue Aug. 30th 1850 folded letter to Bath N.Y.; file folds, Very Fine and scarce steamboat use.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Sale No: 106
Lot No:113
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Four full margins except close at bottom, tied by partial strike of red "Philada. Railroad" straightline, complete strike at right on gray 1848 folded letter to New York N.Y.; central file fold aging, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Sale No: 106
Lot No:114
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Horizontal pair with sheet margin at bottom, left stamp large margins, right touched, tied by strikes of red square grids, matching red "New-York, Mar 20" cds on buff cover with "United States Life Insurance Co." imprint to Detroit Mich.; left 5¢ with two small tears and creases at bottom, otherwise Very Fine and attractive use, with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $1,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000

Sale No: 106
Lot No:115
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Vertical pair, large margins to in at top right and bottom, tied by two strikes of red square grid, matching "New-York, Aug 8" cds on buff cover to Cuyahoga Falls, N.Y., light strike of orange-red "Boyd's City Express Post, Aug 7" oval, ex-Simpson.
Scott No. 1; $1,000+; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,000+
Est. $400-600

Sale No: 106
Lot No:116
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Two singles originally forming pair, margins to touched, canceled by two circular grids and left by "Boston '10 cts' 8 Nov" cds on 1849 blue folded cover to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Sale No: 106
Lot No:117
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins to touched, tied by bold red circular grid, matching "Richmond Va., Jun 30" cds on orange buff cover with green "American Hotel" shield cameo on flap to Williamsburg Va., "Capt. R.S. Ewell" docketing at left, a Very Fine and attractive use.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Sale No: 106
Lot No:118
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Four large even margins, strong color, tied by red square grid cancel, matching "New-York, May 29" cds on blue 1848 folded cover to Baltimore Md., Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Sale No: 106
Lot No:119
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ brown. Large margins, deep rich shade, tied by manuscript "X", blue "Baltimore Md. Jun 20" cds at center of 1848 folded letter to Urbana, Va.; some edge and fold splitting and wear, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $200 - 300.

Ashbrook note on reverse "Very Unusual To See Balto Cancel with Pen". US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Sale No: 106
Lot No:120
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins except close at top, tied by bold red square grid and matching "New-York Nov 16" cds on blue 1850 folded letter to Boston Mass., Very Fine and attractive, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $425. US$0 (Image)

Scott $425

Sale No: 106
Lot No:121
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins except closer at top right, rich color, tied by bold red grid cancels, matching "New-York, Mar 15" cds on 1851 folded letter to Hon. E. Morgan, Congress Hall, Albany N.Y., non-contemporary "1851" notation bottom left, Very Fine and attractive use.
Scott No. 1; $425. US$0 (Image)

Scott $425

Sale No: 106
Lot No:122
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Ample to large margins, top right corner creases, tied by neat circular grid cancel, matching "Boston '5 cts' 11 Oct" integral-rate cds on 1849 blue folded letter to New Haven Conn., Very Fine.
Scott No. 1; $425. US$0 (Image)

Scott $425

Sale No: 106
Lot No:123
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Three large margins, slightly in at bottom, tied by red square grid, matching "New-York, Jul 28" cds on blue folded cover to New Haven Conn.; vertical file fold at center, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 1; $425. US$0 (Image)

Scott $425