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U.S. Autographs, Stamps and Postal History


U.S. Stamps - 1847 Issue
 
 
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Lot 1248
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New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (9X1), horizontal pair. Full to large margins. Blue manuscript cancel. Slight faults. Very Fine appearing and attractive pair.
Scott $1,350
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Lot 1249

Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black (10X1), position 5, large and beautifully balanced margins, exceptionally fresh with choice color and impression on bright paper. Full never hinged o.g. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $350

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1250
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large margins, bright color. Unused. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,500

Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1251
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1847, 5¢ grayish brown (1a), balanced margins, strong color. Unused. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $3,000

Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1252
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1847, 5¢ brown (1 var.), four huge margins, black grid cancel, lovely full brown color. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $550

Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1253
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), four large margins, fresh color. Red PHILA (delphia) railroad cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $550+

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1254

1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large to huge margins, fresh color. Light blue town cancel. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $675

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1255
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), full to large margins, exquisite prooflike color and impression on bright paper. Bold red town cancel. Very Fine.
Scott $750

A STUNNING COMBINATION OF COLOR, IMPRESSION AND CANCEL.

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1256
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1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), gorgeous dark brown color on bright paper. Bold blue town cancel. Very Fine and handsome.
Scott $750

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1257
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large and beautifully balanced margins. Red grid cancels and partial blue postmark. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $550

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1258
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1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), full to large margins, striking dark color and a strong impression. Light red grid cancel. Very Fine and handsome.
Scott $625

Expertization: 2003 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 1259
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), full to large margins, bright color. Red five bar open grid cancel. Fresh and Very Fine.

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1260

1847, 10¢ black Sperati forgery (2 var.), left sheet margin example, with large margins on the other sides, deep color. "original gum". Very Fine, an attractive example of this popular forgery, signed by Jean de Sperati.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1261
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1847, 10¢ black Sperati forgery (2 var.), a striking "used" example with full to large margins, intense color and a bright red grid cancel. Very Fine, signed Jean de Sperati.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1262
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1847, 10¢ black (2), right sheet margin single with large margins on the other three sides as well, neat blue grid cancel, sharp impression. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,400

AN OUTSTANDING SHEET MARGIN SINGLE.

Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1263
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1847, 10¢ black (2), huge margins including part sheet margin at right, clear red grid cancel and exceptional freshness. Tiny faint cover crease at bottom right away from design. Otherwise an exquisite Extremely Fine gem with incredible eye appeal.
Scott $1,350

Expertization: clear 1978 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1264
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1847, 10¢ black (2), four large and well balanced margins, strong color and impression. Light blue grid cancel. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,400

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1265
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1847, 10¢ black (2), four large margins. Light red grid cancel. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,350

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1266
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1847, 10¢ black (2), full to large margins, strong color and impression. Light blue grid cancel. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,400

Expertization: 1979 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1267

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3), right sheet margin single with very large margins on the other three sides, strong color and impression. Without gum as issued. Extremely Fine.
Scott $750

Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1268

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4), without gum as issued, large balanced margins and razor-sharp impression. Extremely Fine.
Scott $925

Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1269

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4), full to large margins, crisp color and impression. Without gum as issued. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $925

Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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