Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1847 Issue and 1875 Reproduction (Scott 1-4)
5c Red Brown, Dot in "S" (1 var). Part original gum which covers most of the back, large margins, beautiful intermediate impression and bright shade
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1980 and 2010 P.S.E. certificates. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (POG; XF-Superb 95). SMQ $22,500 for full original gum.
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5c Red Brown, Dot in "S" (1 var). Large margins, deep shade and early impression, New York red square grid cancel with sharply defined lines (early use in 1847), fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Gorham, with 2003 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)5c Red Brown (1). Large margins, rich color and early impression, bold strike of blue "PAID" in oval cancel of Philadelphia, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
(Image Magnifier)5c Red Brown (1). Ample to large margins, intermediate impression, bright color, light strike of blue Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad "Pinwheel" cancel used by the route agent, Very Fine and choice, this is one of the few fancy cancels found on the 1847 Issue, with 1987 and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
(Image Magnifier)5c Red Brown (1). Large to ample margins, deep rich color, intermediate impression, tied by blue "PAID" in oval cancel of Philadelphia on small piece, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. A (1-A). Position 80R with right sheet margin, full to ample margins on other sides, intermediate impression, clear doubling of top frameline and showing two dramatic pre-printing paper folds, red grid cancel, Very Fine, a wonderful combination of the Ty. A Double Transfer and pre-printing paper folds, ex Mirsky, with 1998 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)5c Red Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (1-B). Position 90R, ample to large margins, deep rich color, clear intermediate impression showing the double transfer, light red cancel, Very Fine and choice, ex Koppersmith, Floyd and Wingate, with 1989 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)5c Brown (1). Vertical pair, large margins all around, dark shade, intermediate impression, tied by clear strikes of red grid on small piece
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED PAIR IN THE SCARCER VERTICAL CONFIGURATION.
Ex Caspary, Rust and Mirsky. With 1982 and 2012 P.F. certificates.
(Image Magnifier)5c Red Brown (1). Horizontal pair, full to large margins, cleaned-plate impression, bold blue "Baltimore May 16" circular datestamp, trace of red "10" handstamp at right, bright color on deep blue paper, bit of manuscript on back barely shows thru at bottom right (not noted on certificate), Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)5c Dark Brown (1a). Large margins, proof-like early impression, intense Dark Brown shade, red New York square grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2004 and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
(Image Magnifier)5c Orange Brown (1b). Large even margins, vivid shade on bluish paper, cleaned-plate impression, cancelled by perfect strike of "PAID" straightline — a level and full strike on the stamp with both of Franklin's eyes peering out — remarkably fresh
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. IN A COLLECTION FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL STAMPS, THIS 5-CENT 1847 ORANGE BROWN STANDS OUT AS ONE OF THE MOST PERFECT COMBINATIONS OF COLOR, CONDITION AND CANCELLATION.
Scott 1b comes in a variety of shades belonging to the 5c 1847 Orange Brown family, ranging from the deep First Printing color to the late, somewhat washed-out Orange Brown. The stamp offered here was printed in a brilliant shade of Orange Brown, and its color was preserved thanks to a lifetime of almost uninterrupted sheltering from light and atmospheric influences. This stamp's beauty goes well beyond numerical grading.
Ex "European Connoisseur". With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). There are twelve Scott 1b stamps graded 95, and none better, but we dare say that if this were compared to the other eleven, there would be no comparison. Power Search helps support this statement.
(Image Magnifier)5c Orange Brown (1b). Large margins to ample, rich color nicely complemented by blue grid cancel, cleaned-plate impression, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)5c Brown Orange (1d). Mostly large margins, full at uppr right, worn-plate impression, bright shade, blue circular datestamp cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
(Image Magnifier)10c Black (2). Huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, crisp shade and proof-like impression showing every detail of the engraving, light strike of red grid cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. A STAMP OF REMARKABLE FRESHNESS AND BEAUTY, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex Floyd and "Tahoe". 1990 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates no longer accompany. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only ten others share this grade, and only six grade higher (at 98J).
(Image Magnifier)10c Black (2). Huge margins including parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, detailed impression, red circular datestamp cancels
EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). Only 17 grade higher and six others share this grade, which are very low numbers for this popular issue.
(Image Magnifier)10c Black (2). Full to large margins, detailed impression, blue grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1997 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)10c Black, "Stick Pin" in Tie Variety (2 var). Position 52L, large margins to clear, detailed impression clearly showing the variety, red numeral "10" cancel, small corner crease at top right of little consequence, Very Fine appearance, with 1989 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)10c Black, Double Transfer Ty. B (2-B). Position 31R, large margins to full, crisp impression, clear strike of red grid cancel
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH THE PROMINENT TYPE B DOUBLE TRANSFER—THE "POST OFFICE" LABEL IS CLEARLY DOUBLED.
From our 2009 Rarities sale. With 2004 P.F. certificate.
(Image Magnifier)5c Red Brown, Reproduction (3). Without gum as issued, large even margins all around, intense shade, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), this is a very strong XF 90, if not 95
(Image Magnifier)10c Black, Reproduction (4). Without gum as issued, large margins all around, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
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