Lot
62 
1847, 5¢ orange brown, large margins, gorgeous rich color and impression from the First Printing, cancelled by central strike of blue grid cancel, matching blue "Philadelphia Pa. 5cts. Aug. 26" integral-rate cds on blue 1847 folded letter to New York N.Y., fresh and Extremely Fine, ex-Emerson, Hart, Mirsky; with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1b Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A BEAUTIFUL EARLY USE OF THE 5¢ ORANGE BROWN SHADE FROM THE FIRST PRINTING.
This cover was the subject of an Aug. 2004 Chronicle article by Mirsky noting how two different markings were used by Philadelphia on the same day.
Realized: $1,500