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U.S. Stamps & Postal History and Important Historical Documents


Five-Cent 1847 Issue
 
 
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Lot 1208
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), absolutely huge margins, with deep color and a strong impression. Blue integral "10" c.d.s. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $1,800.
Scott $635

Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1209
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1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), large and well balanced margins, handsome grayish brown shade. Red grid cancel. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $675

Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1210
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1847, 5¢ red orange (1c), bright, fresh color, full to large margins. Light red grid cancels and a bit of blue. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $5,500

A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE RED ORANGE SHADE.

Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1211
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1847, 5¢ brown orange (1d), full to large margins, exceptionally fresh with vibrant color on bright paper. Blue grid cancels. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,785

Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1212

1847, 5¢ brown orange (1d), tied by numeral "5" in frame cancel on cover to Providence, RI, Princeton NJ postmark at left, rich color, full margins, cover with a small tear at top, otherwise F-VF.
Scott $1,750+

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate for previous #1b.
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