Lot 1395 o
1847, 5¢ brown, near complete strike of red "Scarab" cancel of St. Johnsbury, Vt. full margins, Very Fine, a choice full strike of this rare and desirable fancy postmark; with 2004 & 2012 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $270
Lot 1396 o
1847, 5¢ brown, light complementary red grid cancel, ample to mostly large margins, beautiful early detailed impression, Extremely Fine and choice, a striking stamp.Scott No. 1 $375.
Realized: $450
Lot 1397 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, dot in "S" variety, red grid and town corner cancels, ample to large margins, rich color, Very Fine; with 1987 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 1 var. $400.
Realized: $250
Lot 1398 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, red grid cancel, ample to large margins, bright color, Very Fine; with 1984 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 1 $375.
Realized: $230
Lot 1399 o
1847, 5¢ dark brown, light red grid cancel, large well balanced margins, rich dark brown color and a detailed early impression, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1996 P.F. & 2002 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,200).Scott No. 1a $800.
Realized: $550
Lot
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1847, 5¢ brown orange, without gum, wide margins, rich bright brown orange color, flaws including filled thins and faint crease not detracting, Very Fine appearance, an extremely rare shade in mint condition; with 2018 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1d $4,500.
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED MINT EXAMPLES OF THE 1847 5¢ ISSUE IN THE BROWN ORANGE SHADE.
Realized: $900
Lot 1401 o
1847, 10¢ black, light unobtrusive red town cancel, large well balanced margins, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 2002 P.F. & 2002 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,600).Scott No. 2 $800.
Realized: $850
Lot
1402 
1847, 10¢ black, tied on piece by red square-grid cancels, ample to large margins, Very Fine and choice; with 1980 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2 $800.
Realized: $475