Lot
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1847, 5¢ red brown, four large even margins, tied by bold red circular grid handstamp on cover front with top flap only, to Oregon City, Ill. with matching "Chicago, Ill., Feb 15" cds, Very Fine and attractive; with 1988 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $375
Lot
2262
1847, 5¢ blackish brown, margins large to ample at top, beautiful early detailed impression and rich distinctive color, canceled by light red circular grid handstamp on folded letter sheet to Detroit, Mich., matching "Cleveland, O., May 11" cds alongside, Extremely Fine; with 1983 P.F. and 2024 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 1a Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL ON COVER EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 5¢ ISSUE IN THE ELUSIVE BLACKISH BROWN SHADE.
With notation of Dr. Amonette on reverse attesting to this color. Unlisted in 2026 Scott Specialized for on cover. As off cover, Blackish Brown has an 185% premium over the Scott 1a Dark Brown ($1,500 versus $525).
Realized: $1,600
Lot 2263 o
1847, 5¢ orange brown, Ridgeway Russet Brown Shade, enormous margins, all around including sheet margin at right, two strikes of black grid cancels, Superb.Scott No. 1b $675.
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 5¢ 1847 SHADE.
By way of comparison, the P.S.E. lists no examples above grade of 95, nor are they priced above that level.
Lot 2264 o
1847, 5¢ red orange, dot in "S" in upper right corner, bottom left corner margin single, light blue grid cancel, large to huge margins, strong bright color on strong blued paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of only two examples to grade as such with no examples higher; with 2007, 2002 P.F. & 2008, 2020 P.S.E. certificates, all Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $15,000).Scott No. 1c $8,500.
ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1847 5¢ RED ORANGE ISSUE - THE RAREST OF ALL 1847 5¢ ISSUE SHADES.
Realized: $14,500
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1847, 5¢ red orange, left margin single, red grid cancels, full sheet margin with large to huge around showing portion of adjacent stamp at top, bright color and late impression associated with this rare shade, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2015 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $12,500).Scott No. 1c $8,500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 5¢ RED ORANGE - THE RAREST OF ALL 1847 5¢ ISSUE SHADES.
Realized: $5,250
Lot 2266 o
1847, 10¢ black, "stick pin in tie" variety, position 52L1, neat blue circular grid cancel leaving plate flaw fully visible, large to huge margins showing small portion of adjacent stamp at top, strong color and a crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, ex-Rust & Wall; with 2000 P.F., 2009 & 2024 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two Graded (XF-Superb 95).Scott No. 2 var. $3,000.
A REMARKABLE STAMP AND WHICH IS FINEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ 1847 "STICK PIN" VARIETY.
A search of our records and of the Siegel's site, shows that only four examples have been offered since keeping computerized records.
Realized: $2,600
Lot 2267 o
1847, 10¢ black, "harelip" variety, Position 57L1, blue circular grid cancel with variety clearly visible below, ample to mostly large margins, deep intense color, Very Fine and choice, a rare plate variety with approximately two dozen off cover examples known, ex-Wagshal; with 1980, 2010 & 2023 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 2 var. $2,750.
ONE OF THE FINEST OFF COVER EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1847 10¢ "HARELIP" PLATE FLAW KNOWN.
Realized: $1,450
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1847, 10¢ black, light unobtrusive red grid cancels, large well balanced margins, deep color enhancing a crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful gem; with 2011 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,500).Scott No. 2 $850.
Realized: $1,300
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1847, 10¢ black, central blue circular grid cancel, large well balanced margins, deep bold color, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 2003 P.F. & 2015 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,300).Scott No. 2 $850.
Realized: $725
Lot
2270
1847, 10¢ black, ample to mostly large margins, tied by blue "Troy N.Y. Aug 10" cds on 1850 folded letter to Toronto, Canada, partial "Queenston Aug 13, 1850" exchange cds and manuscript "4½" pence due rating, Toronto (8.14) arrival backstamp, pink manuscript "26", Very Fine and attractive, ex-Craveri; with 2000 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 2 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,400