Lot 952 P
1847, 5¢ dull blue, trial color large die proof on India (34x45mm), bright and fresh, Very Fine, choice.Scott No. 1TC1 $1,000.
Realized: $650
Lot 953 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, 4 nice margins, red numeral "5" cancel, fresh, Very Fine; with 2007 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 1 $700.
Realized: $700
Lot 954 o
1847, 5¢ grayish brown, light red grid cancel, ample to large margins, strong color and impression, Very Fine and attractive, choice this nice.Scott No. 1a $800.
Realized: $575
Lot 955 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, red grid cancel, large to huge margins, lovely warm color and impression, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 1 $600.
Realized: $650
Lot 956 o
1847, 5¢ orange brown, red grid cancel, ample top large margins, strong color, Very Fine; with 1999 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. 1b $850.
Realized: $400
Lot 957 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, black grid cancel, ample to mostly large margins, late impression and bright color, Very Fine.Scott No. 1 $700.
Realized: $250
Lot 958 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, socked-on-the-nose black grid cancel, large well balanced margins, strong brown color, couple minute nicks in top margin mentioned for accuracy, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 1 $700.
Realized: $300
Lot 959 o
1847, 5¢ grayish brown, red square grid cancel, huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at left to close at bottom, strong color and impression, F.-V.F.Scott No. 1a $800.
Realized: $300
Lot 960 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, light red grid cancel, clear to mostly large margins, gorgeous rich color and a detailed early impression, Very Fine and choice, a striking stamp.Scott No. 1 $600.
Realized: $450
Lot 961 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, red numeral "5" cancel, full well balanced margins, bright vibrant color, horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance.Scott No. 1 $700.
Realized: $260