1847, 5¢ red brown. Bold full strike of red fancy Herringbone cancel of Binghamton, N.Y. margins mostly large to clear at bottom, strong color, an Extremely Fine strike, rarely encountered so nice, ex-Hillmer & Mirsky, with 2005 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

5¢ red brown, recut left frame line. And showing a stitch watermark, light blue grid cancel, beautiful rich bright color, large well balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Wagshal.
Scott No. 1 var.; $1,150.

ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 5¢ RECUT LEFT FRAME LINE VARIETY. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,150

1847, 5¢ red brown. Left margin single with large margins around, bold color, blue grid cancel, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $2,650).
Scott No. 1; $350. US$0 (Image)

Scott $350

1847, 5¢ red brown, dot in "S" variety. With well pronounced dot, red town cancel with integral "5 cts" rating, large well balanced margins, rich vibrant color enhancing a early detailed impression, Extremely Fine, a beautiful used stamp, ex-Wagshal.
Scott No. 1 var.; $400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $400

1847, 5¢ red brown. Complete socked-on-the-nose small Boston "Paid" in grid cancel, large margins and a very late impression; additional lightened manuscript cancel slightly affecting color, Very Fine appearance, a very scarce post demonetized usage as the small Boston Paid cancellation was used after July 1st of 1851, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $250 - 350. US$250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

1847, 5¢ red brown. horizontal pair, blue Louisville, Ky. integral rate town cancels, four large margins, strong vivid color, Extremely Fine, a lovely gem pair, with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $1,025. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,025

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2083
Symbol:Cat No:1 var.

1847, 5¢ red brown. Exceptionally large margins with partial sheet margin at top and a stitch watermark, minute tear lower right corner (entirely in margin), tied by red grid handstamp on 1850 folded letter to Nantes, France, bold "New York, Oct 12" Ocean Mail circular datestamp, endorsed "per Liverpool Steamer at Boston" with red England/Calais entry circular datestamp, boxed "Colonies &c Art. 13" and black handstamped "15" (decimes due), three backstamps including Liverpool transit (25 Nov) and Nantes receiver (27 Nov.), Very Fine and choice, recorded 10/12/50 in the Alexander Census, signed Ashbrook noting the stitch watermark, with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

ONE OF THE FEW 1847 USAGES SHOWING THE SCARCE NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL POSTMARKS. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2084
Symbol:Cat No:1+15L13

1847, 5¢ red brown. Four large margins including part of next stamp at bottom, rich color, tied by light blue "Philadelphia, Pa., 5cts, Oct " integral rate cds with second strike alongside, in combination with D.O. Blood 1850, 1¢ bronze on black local acid tied on small cover to New York street address, Extremely Fine, a lovely and rare usage, ex-West.
Scott No. 1+15L13; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2085
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Three margins with manuscript "X" cancel on 1849 blue cover to Champlain, N.Y., postmarked by five strikes "Troy & Whitehall R.R., Aug 16" blue route agent cds, cover with light wax seal spot, Very Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate. Towle No. 100-A-2.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A STUNNING AND ATTRACTIVE 1847 ISSUE COVER.

Carried north to Whitehall on Route 935 for the steamboat to Champlain. The Route Agent had set the cds with "15" and corrected the slug using the stamp to obliterate the mistake and added fifth strike below to make the date readable. US$750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2086
Symbol:Cat No:1

1847, 5¢ red brown. Large to huge margins, brilliant color, tied by neat blue grid handstamp and matching "Trenton, N.J., Sep 5" cds on fresh cover to Lancaster, Pa., an Extremely Fine gem, magnificent stamp, postmark and cover, ex-Sampson.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2087
Symbol:Cat No:1b

1847, 5¢ orange brown. Four margins, deep rich color, cancelled by bold strike of blue "Paid" framed handstamp on 1847 folded letter to London, England, matching blue "Philada Pa '5 cts' Dec 30" cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Hibernia departing Boston Jan. 2nd to Liverpool arriving Jan. 16th, red London (1.17) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling due rating; folded letter with some hinge reinforcement, Very Fine, ex-Gibson, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1b; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A BEAUTIFUL FOUR MARGIN 1847 5¢ ORANGE BROWN ISSUE USED ON A TRANSATLANTIC COVER TO GREAT BRITAIN. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2088
Symbol:Cat No:1d

1847, 5¢ brown orange. Bright true color of this scarce shade, late impression, margins large to just shaving frameline at bottom, crease in left margin, canceled by magenta pen on 1851 folded letter sheet to Rendon, France, red "New York, Apr 8" cds and manuscript "Steamer Canada" endorsement, stamp tied by red boxed "Colonies &c. Art. 13" accountancy and black French transit & due handstamps, reverse with transit and receiving cds's, Very Fine, ex-Oakley & Wagshal, with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1d; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1847 5¢ BROWN ORANGE SHADE ON COVER TO FRANCE.

This cover was sent from New York to Boston to be carried aboard the steamer Canada which departed on April 9th. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

1847, 10¢ black. Neat red circular grid cancel, extra large to huge margins, rich color and a wonderful sharp early impression, a Superb gem, truly outstanding, ex-Litle, with 1980 & 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95J, SMQ $4,250).
Scott No. 2; $750.

A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ 1847 ISSUE WITH SUCH ENORMOUS MARGINS AND EYE APPEAL. US$0 (Image)

Scott $750

1847, 10¢ black. Light blue town cancel, large to huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at top, strong color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful large margin gem, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,500).
Scott No. 2; $800. US$0 (Image)

Scott $800

1847, 10¢ black. Right margin single, blue numeral "10" in oval handstamp of Baltimore, Md., with large to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at left and bottom, bold color and a crisp detailed impression, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Knapp, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; $750.

A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 10¢ ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY BLUE NUMERAL CANCELLATION. US$0 (Image)

Scott $750

1847, 10¢ black. Position 94R showing error in recut in right frameline at top variety, red numeral "10" in circle handstamp, large margins, rich color and a crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine and attractive, a wonderful example of this distinctive recut position bearing a numeral cancellation, ex-Saadi & Gross, with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; $750. US$0 (Image)

Scott $750

1847, 10¢ black. Large to huge margins all around, bold shade and crisp impression, red grid cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptionally choice stamp.
Scott No. 2; $750. US$0 (Image)

Scott $750

1847, 10¢ black. horizontal strip of 3, blue grid cancels, margins large to just clear at bottom right, deep bold color; some age spotting and light crease at bottom, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 2; $10,000.

AN ATTRACTIVE AND VERY RARE STRIP OF THE 1847 10¢ ISSUE. US$0 (Image)

Scott $10,000

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2095
Symbol:Cat No:2

1847, 10¢ black. Ample to large margins all around, sharp proof-like impression, tied by numerous criss-crossing pen strokes, neat red "Corning N.Y. Jul 1" cds on 1848 cover to Nantes, France, endorsed "Pr Steamer from N. York" at top, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from New York Jul. 5th to Liverpool arriving Jul. 19th, red London (7.20) transit backstamp matching red "COLONIES/&c ART. 13" Anglo-French accountancy handstamp, stamp also tied by orange-red "Angl. Boulogne 21 Juil. 48" entry cds, manuscript "18" decimes due rating, Nantes (7.22) arrival backstamp, with enclosure datelined "East Painted Post N.Y. June 30th 1848", Extremely Fine, ex-Hayes, Haas, Rose, Craveri, Hackmey, Gross.
Scott No. 2; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

ONE OF ONLY SIX RECORDED 10¢ 1847 ISSUE COVERS TO FRANCE.

The 10¢ 1847 issue prepays the domestic U.S. postage to the port of New York for over 300 miles. According to the France-England postal treaty of 1 June 1843, the English transit and sea postage was 10 decimes (equivalent to 20c U.S.) per 7.5 grams (0.2646 ounces) to be debited from England to France indicated by the red "Colonies &c. Art. 13" marking applied in London. The French inland rates, also set out in the 1843 treaty, varied according to distance. US$7,500-10,000 (Image)

Est. $7,500-10,000

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2096
Symbol:Cat No:2

1847, 10¢ black, two singles. Each with large to huge margins, tied by light strikes of red square grid cancels on cover addressed to Columbus Ohio, matching "New York, Sep 14" cds at upper right, manuscript "Paid" left of stamps, cover with tiny corner mend at top right, Extremely Fine, ex-Guido Craveri, with 1964 & 2021 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 2; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

A LOVELY AND RARE COVER WITH TWO FOUR MARGIN 10¢ 1847 ISSUE PAYING THE DOUBLE RATE FOR OVER 300 MILES. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2097
Symbol:Cat No:2

1847, 10¢ black. Position 63R. Large, well balanced margins, tied on a folded letter addressed to Somerset Ohio by three clear strikes of red numeral "10" handstamp with a blue "Baltimore Md. Aug 11" cds at left, manuscript "Paid", stamp large balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex-Guido Craveri , signed Ashbrook, with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A LOVELY COVER WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2098
Symbol:Cat No:2 var.

1847, 10¢ black, short transfer at top. Four large margins with tiny fiber inclusion in top margin, tied by two strikes of red 10 handstamp on 1850 Mechanic's Bank of Baltimore letterhead letter to Philadelphia, Pa., additionally tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Nov 8" cds, blue Philadelphia "R" recorded handstamp applied on arrival with manuscript "47" registry number below addressing, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2 var.; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A RARE PHILADELPHIA REGISTERED USAGE OF THE 1847 10¢ ISSUE. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2099
Symbol:Cat No:2

1847, 10¢ black. Ample to mostly large margins, tied by neat red square grid handstamp on 1848 folded letter to London, Canada, matching "New York, Sep 18" cds, manuscript "9" pence due rating and red "Queenstown, U.C., Sep 20, 1858" exchange cds additionally tying stamp, reverse with Hamilton, C.W. transit and receiving date stamps; central file fold, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

AN ATTRACTIVE 1847 10¢ ISSUE TO CANADA WITH THE QUEENSTOWN EXCHANGE DATE STAMP TYING ADHESIVE. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Sale No: 107
Lot No:2100
Symbol:(Cat No:3

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown. With vertical stitch watermark, bottom right corner margin single, without gum as issued, large margin with full corner sheet selvage, rich vivid color, a Superb jumbo, with only two examples to receive this grade with only one example higher (a 100J), with 2003 P.F. & 2005 and 2019 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two Graded (Superb 98J, $4,000).
Scott No. 3; $900.

A MAGNIFICENT CORNER MARGIN SINGLE OF THE 1847 5¢ REPRODUCTION ISSUE FROM POSITION 100 ON THE SHEET. US$0 (Image)

Scott $900

1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia. Position 99R4, bottom margin single, neat town cancel, margins slightly in at left to large including full wide sheet margin, rich vibrant color, F.-V.F., a very rare sheet margin example of the 1851 1¢ type Ia issue from position 99R4, signed and plated S. Ashbrook.
Scott No. 6; $9,250. US$0 (Image)

Scott $9,250