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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), left margin single, unused
without ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), left margin single, unused without gum, fresh, nearly four-margined example in subdued color; small tear at bottom left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,100.
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), bright, four-margined example,
sound ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), bright, four-margined example, sound and clean with blue town postmark, nearly Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott $550.
1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), three lavish margins and
cut ...more 1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), three lavish margins and cut close at top, with premium blue cancel; tiny tear at top right, otherwise nearly Very Fine. Scott $460. Estimate $150 - 200.
1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), 3½ margins, red and ...more
1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), 3½ margins, red and pen
cancels; nick at top, almost Fine. Scott $425. Estimate $75 - 100.
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), fresh and clean four-margined
example ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), fresh and clean four-margined example with solid, subdued color and a cleanly struck blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,750. Scott Stamp Values $1,350.
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), dry print variety per
certificate, ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), dry print variety per certificate, clean and sound with clear margins all around and red numeral "5" cancel, Fine to Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Scott $525.
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), fresh with deep color; margins
clear ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), fresh with deep color; margins clear to full all around with black circular grid cancel, Fine to Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott $500.
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), richly colored stamp with
just-clear ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), richly colored stamp with just-clear to ample margins, sound with fancy "X" cancels, Fine to Very Fine, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $500.
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), clean and sound with full to
oversized ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), clean and sound with full to oversized margins and a neatly struck red circular grid cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,750.
Scott $425.
1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), 4 nice margins, pen ...more
1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), 4 nice margins, pen cancel,
Fine to Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $100 - 150.
1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), 3 ample margins, faded ...more
1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), 3 ample margins, faded red
and pen cancels; diagonal crease, Very Good to Fine. Scott $425.
Estimate $75 - 100.
1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), horizontal pair, 3 ...more
1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), horizontal pair, 3 margins,
tied on piece by lightly struck grid cancels; light creases, Very
Good to Fine. Scott $950. Estimate $200 - 300.
1847: 5 c. brown on greyish-blued paper, a horizontal pair with
clear ...more 1847: 5 c. brown on greyish-blued paper, a horizontal pair with clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, small scissor cut in margin only, used on 1850 entire letter from New Orleans to Marseille, France endorsed "British Steamer" cancelled by circular grid handstamp in red with "NEW ORLEANS / La." cds above (June 1) and "PAID / 10" in red. Carried on the Cunard Steamer "Asia" from New York (first voyage) with London cds (June 23) on reverse and framed "COLONIES / &c. ART. 13" in red; thence via Calais with Marseille arrival on reverse where charged "15" décimes due. A rare and most attractive Transatlantic usage. Signed Holcombe Scott = $ 2'500+
1847: Franklin 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a fine example ...more
1847: Franklin 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a fine example with
large margins all round, used on 1850 entire letter endorsed "Paid"
to Catskill, tied by barred obliterator of New York in red with
despatch cds at right (Oct 20). File fold well away from the very
fine adhesive, an attractive entire. Cert. Philatelic Foundation
(1990) Scott = $ 475
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to nicked into top left corner, ...more
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to nicked into top left corner, worn-plate impression, light diagonal crease, cancelled by two criss-crossed strikes of black grid with blue "Natchez Mi. Dec. 4" (1850) circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Jackson Miss., docketing at left with Dec. 6, 1850 answer date, Fine appearance, one of only three 5c 1847 Issue covers from Natchez recorded in the USPCS census (13 total including 10c covers), ex Hart
5c Red Brown (1). Two singles, both with rich color and intermediate ...more
5c Red Brown (1). Two singles, both with rich color and intermediate impressions, tied by red "St. Louis Mo.10 Oct. 1" (1848) integral-rate circular datestamp on folded letter to Natchez Miss., the cover with faults including erosion along file folds and edges, the stamps are Fine and very attractive, the USPCS census records only ten 1847 Issue covers to Natchez
5c Red Brown (1). Balance of ten covers, one bearing a pair and the ...more
5c Red Brown (1). Balance of ten covers, one bearing a pair and the others singles, range of originations from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, Detroit and St. Louis (pair), cancels struck in red, blue, two black and just one pen, impression and some shade variety, some small condition issues or a margin touched or in on most, overall Fine or appear so, an attractive group, SCV $5,650 as all No. 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), horizontal pair with huge
margin at ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), horizontal pair with huge margin at right, full at top, ample at left and bottom, each with a red "5" cancel, blue "Baltimore Md. SEP 30" circular datestamp alongside, to Auburn NY, 1850 dateline, letter from uncle to niece opens by acknowledging receipt of her letter reporting her husband's death and offering sympathy and condolences, page 3 discusses cholera; right stamp with 2 small faults, and while the cover exterior is toned, the contents are not, Fine to Very Fine, see the letter online, with 1993 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,150.
5c Red Brown (1). Two covers each with horizontal pair, margins to ...more
5c Red Brown (1). Two covers each with horizontal pair, margins to in, one tied by black grids, "Cleveland O. Sep. 25" (1849) circular datestamp to Philadelphia, other cancelled by red grids, "Camden N.J. May 24" 1851) circular datestamp on folded letter to Penn. Hospital for the Insane in Philadelphia, latter with docketing at center crossed out, each with small faults, Fine appearance, SCV $2,300
5c Red Brown (1). Five folded letters or covers each with a single, ...more
5c Red Brown (1). Five folded letters or covers each with a single, including one tied by red "5" handstamp used from Baltimore to Hagerstown Md., one tied by blue "5" in circle handstamp from Philadelphia to New York, one cancelled by red grid, two by blue grids, few faults including file fold affecting stamp on second, mostly Fine appearance
1847: Franklin 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a fine used ...more
1847: Franklin 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a fine used example
with good to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by circular
grid handstamp in red Scott = $ 400
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), just four-margined example
with strong ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), just four-margined example with strong color and blue "2"-in-circle cancel; tiny flaws at bottom, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $565.
1847, 5¢ black brown, trial color large die proof on bond ...more
1847, 5¢ black brown, trial color large die proof on bond paper
(Scott 1TC1bj), immaculate with full, balanced margins
capturing cross-hatching surround, Very Fine.
Scott $800.
1847, 5¢ black, trial color large die proof on bond paper ...more
1847, 5¢ black, trial color large die proof on bond paper (Scott
1TC1bk), eye-catching color and clarity on bright white paper,
full margins capturing cross-hatching surround; couple areas of
extraneous color in surround, one spot in forehead, otherwise Very
Fine.
Scott $800.
1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), part o.g., nicely centered example ...more
1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), part o.g., nicely centered example with deep color and fresh detail; faults and repairs, Fine to Very Fine appearance, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $7,000.
1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), fresh four-margined example with ...more
1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), fresh four-margined example with strong color and early impression detail, all on like-new paper with faint red numeral "5" handstamp cancel, Very Fine, ex Saadi, Gross, with 1989 and 2020 P.F. certificates.
Scott $525.
1847: Franklin 5 c. dark brown on blued paper, a fine example ...more
1847: Franklin 5 c. dark brown on blued paper, a fine example with
large margins all round, used on 1848 entire letter (with printed
heading for V.B. Palmer's U.S. Collection Agency) to Sunbury, Pa.,
tied by "PHILADA Pa. / 5 cts." circular datestamp in blue with
further fine strike at right (May 27). File fold well away from the
superb adhesive, a fine and attractive entire. Cert. Philatelic
Foundation (1990) Scott = $ 950+
1847, 5¢ Franklin, orange brown (Scott 1b), ample to lavish ...more
1847, 5¢ Franklin, orange brown (Scott 1b), ample to lavish margins
all around, orange red grid cancel; small thin at center, Very Fine
or better appearance. Scott $675. Estimate $250 - 350.
1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), sound with rich color and
clear to ...more 1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), sound with rich color and clear to full margins, blue "10" in circle cancel lightly struck; small stain (touch of manuscript ink?) at top center noted for accuracy, Fine to Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott $815.
1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), massive margins at left
and bottom ...more 1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), massive margins at left and bottom with barest trace of top frameline of adjacent stamp at bottom, full margins at top and right, red grid cancel, fresh color on nicely blued paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $675.
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Lot 2441
SC
1
without ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), left margin single, unused without gum, fresh, nearly four-margined example in subdued color; small tear at bottom left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,100.
200.00 USD
(app. 173 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 173 EUR)
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Lot 2447
SC
1
sound ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), bright, four-margined example, sound and clean with blue town postmark, nearly Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott $550.
125.00 USD
(app. 108 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 108 EUR)
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Lot 281
SC
1
cut ...more 1847, 5¢ Franklin, red brown (Scott 1), three lavish margins and cut close at top, with premium blue cancel; tiny tear at top right, otherwise nearly Very Fine. Scott $460. Estimate $150 - 200.
120.00 USD
(app. 104 EUR)
Sold
(app. 104 EUR)
Golden Oak Online Auctions
Lot 283
SC
1
108.00 USD
(app. 94 EUR)
Sold
(app. 94 EUR)
Kelleher Auctions
Lot 1001
SC
1
example ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), fresh and clean four-margined example with solid, subdued color and a cleanly struck blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,750. Scott Stamp Values $1,350.
1320.00 USD
(app. 1143 EUR)
Sold
(app. 1143 EUR)
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Lot 2444
SC
1
certificate, ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), dry print variety per certificate, clean and sound with clear margins all around and red numeral "5" cancel, Fine to Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Scott $525.
125.00 USD
(app. 108 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 108 EUR)
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Lot 2445
SC
1
clear ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), fresh with deep color; margins clear to full all around with black circular grid cancel, Fine to Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott $500.
125.00 USD
(app. 108 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 108 EUR)
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Lot 2446
SC
1
just-clear ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), richly colored stamp with just-clear to ample margins, sound with fancy "X" cancels, Fine to Very Fine, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $500.
125.00 USD
(app. 108 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 108 EUR)
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Lot 2448
SC
1
oversized ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), clean and sound with full to oversized margins and a neatly struck red circular grid cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,750.
Scott $425.
600.00 USD
(app. 520 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 520 EUR)
Golden Oak Online Auctions
Lot 282
SC
1
120.00 USD
(app. 104 EUR)
Sold
(app. 104 EUR)
Golden Oak Online Auctions
Lot 284
SC
1
90.00 USD
(app. 78 EUR)
Sold
(app. 78 EUR)
Golden Oak Online Auctions
Lot 285
SC
1
240.00 USD
(app. 208 EUR)
Sold
(app. 208 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 91
SC
1
clear ...more 1847: 5 c. brown on greyish-blued paper, a horizontal pair with clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, small scissor cut in margin only, used on 1850 entire letter from New Orleans to Marseille, France endorsed "British Steamer" cancelled by circular grid handstamp in red with "NEW ORLEANS / La." cds above (June 1) and "PAID / 10" in red. Carried on the Cunard Steamer "Asia" from New York (first voyage) with London cds (June 23) on reverse and framed "COLONIES / &c. ART. 13" in red; thence via Calais with Marseille arrival on reverse where charged "15" décimes due. A rare and most attractive Transatlantic usage. Signed Holcombe Scott = $ 2'500+
LIVE!
1500.00 CHF
(app. 1665 EUR)
Sold
(app. 1665 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 89
1 more picture
SC
1
LIVE!
150.00 CHF
(app. 166 EUR)
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(app. 166 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 3642
SC
1
300.00 USD
(app. 260 EUR)
03/27/2026 08:30 EDT
(app. 260 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 3648
SC
1
200.00 USD
(app. 173 EUR)
03/27/2026 08:30 EDT
(app. 173 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 3743
SC
1
1000.00 USD
(app. 866 EUR)
03/27/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 866 EUR)
Kelleher Auctions
Lot 2443
SC
1
margin at ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), horizontal pair with huge margin at right, full at top, ample at left and bottom, each with a red "5" cancel, blue "Baltimore Md. SEP 30" circular datestamp alongside, to Auburn NY, 1850 dateline, letter from uncle to niece opens by acknowledging receipt of her letter reporting her husband's death and offering sympathy and condolences, page 3 discusses cholera; right stamp with 2 small faults, and while the cover exterior is toned, the contents are not, Fine to Very Fine, see the letter online, with 1993 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,150.
150.00 USD
(app. 130 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 130 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 3741
SC
1
300.00 USD
(app. 260 EUR)
03/27/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 260 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 3742
SC
1
500.00 USD
(app. 433 EUR)
03/27/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 433 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 88
SC
1
LIVE!
260.00 CHF
(app. 289 EUR)
Sold
(app. 289 EUR)
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Lot 2442
SC
1
with strong ...more 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), just four-margined example with strong color and blue "2"-in-circle cancel; tiny flaws at bottom, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $565.
125.00 USD
(app. 108 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 108 EUR)
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Lot 2439
SC
1TC1bj
Scott $800.
250.00 USD
(app. 217 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 217 EUR)
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Lot 2440
SC
1TC1bk
Scott $800.
250.00 USD
(app. 217 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 217 EUR)
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Lot 13
SC
1a
Scott $7,000.
1200.00 USD
(app. 1039 EUR)
Sold
(app. 1039 EUR)
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Lot 14
1 more picture
SC
1a
Scott $525.
1020.00 USD
(app. 884 EUR)
Sold
(app. 884 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 90
1 more picture
SC
1a
LIVE!
550.00 CHF
(app. 610 EUR)
Sold
(app. 610 EUR)
Golden Oak Online Auctions
Lot 286
SC
1b
150.00 USD
(app. 130 EUR)
01/16/2026 08:00 CST
(app. 130 EUR)
Kelleher Auctions
Lot 2449
SC
1b
clear to ...more 1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), sound with rich color and clear to full margins, blue "10" in circle cancel lightly struck; small stain (touch of manuscript ink?) at top center noted for accuracy, Fine to Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott $815.
200.00 USD
(app. 173 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 173 EUR)
Kelleher Auctions
Lot 2450
SC
1b
and bottom ...more 1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), massive margins at left and bottom with barest trace of top frameline of adjacent stamp at bottom, full margins at top and right, red grid cancel, fresh color on nicely blued paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $675.
200.00 USD
(app. 173 EUR)
03/17/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 173 EUR)
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