Lot 777 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, four margins, including bottom margin with traces of adjacent stamp, close but clear at top, attractive blue "5 cts." cancel, F.-V.F.Scott No. 1 $390.
Realized: $270
Lot 778 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, four margin horizontal pair, minor flaws include scuffing at bottom left and sealed scissor cut at top center, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. 1 $800.
Realized: $325
Lot 779 o
1847, 5¢ orange brown, used four margin pair with mostly large margins, neat blue cancel, Very Fine, attractive shade; with 1977 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 1b $675.
Realized: $450
Lot 780 P
1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢ to 10¢ complete, plate proofs on card, ample to large margins, hinged to original "United States Postage Stamps, Issue 1847." printed envelope, Very Fine.Scott No. 3P4-4P4 $500.
Realized: $325
Lot 781 P
1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢ to 10¢ complete, plate proofs on card, ample to large margins, hinged to original "United States Postage Stamps, 1847., Proof Specimens" printed envelope (backflap partially separated), Very Fine.Scott No. 3P4-4P4 $500.
Realized: $525
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black, without gum as issued, fresh with full margins, small filled thin, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 4 $1,150.
Realized: $850