The "Flagship" sale of United States stamps #660

5¢ pale brown (1), beautiful strike of red "way 5" cancellation, magnificent example of the scarce and easily misidentified pale brown shade, a marvelous stamp nicely contrasted by the well struck postmark, a "must have" for the 1847 specialist, as this desirable color variety is incredibly elusive; light creases are of little consequence considering how scarce this pale brown shade is, especially with such a desirable cancellation,...

5¢ red brown (1), horizontal pair, light black grid cancellations, extremely attractive multiple with exemplary color and clear impression, Very Fine. Scott $1,050.

5¢ dark brown (1a), neatly struck red grid cancellation, lovely example of the desirable dark brown shade; slight oxidation of little consequence, otherwise F.-V.F.; 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $800.

5¢ orange brown (1b), lovely red grid cancellation plus a trace of manuscript pen cancellation at top right corner of stamp, exceedingly fresh and choice example of this desirable orange brown shade, with four generous margins and warm rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $900.

10¢ black (2), regummed over small faults, decent example of this rarely offered unused stamp, with breathtaking rich color, a rare chance to obtain an attractive copy of this desirable stamp; few margin tears, some not readily apparent creases and other minor faults, F.-V.F. appearance; 1995 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $15,000 for no gum.

10¢ black (2), light red cancellation, extremely fresh and choice, a sound and attractive well margined example, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,000.

10¢ black (2), neatly struck red grid cancellation, attractive four margin example with exceptionally bold color and sharp impression, showing some interesting plate scratches along the right side margin of the stamp, Very Fine; 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,000.

10¢ black (2), vertical pair, gorgeous light red cancellations, exceedingly fresh and choice example of this extremely elusive vertical pair with breathtaking brilliant color, margins a bit tight to touching along the left side, otherwise a remarkable pair with gorgeous color; some faint manuscript offset on reverse mostly confined to the bottom stamp is of little consequence and isn't mentioned on the accompanying certificate,...

5¢ red brown, Reproduction (3), without gum as issued, outstanding example of this popular stamp that seems to always bring full Scott when offered at public auction, perfectly centered with fabulous deep rich color, quite elusive - as only 4,779 examples were reportedly sold, Extremely Fine. Scott $825.

10¢ black, Reproduction (4), without gum as issued, spectacular GEM QUALITY example of this scarce stamp, of which only 3,883 examples were sold, with nice big margins and a mirror like impression, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb; 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. Scott $1,000. SMQ $2,750 in the grade of XF-Sup-95.

10¢ black, Reproduction (4), without gum as issued, incredibly fresh and attractive example of this desirable 1875 reproduction, with dazzling color, only 3,883 sold, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,000.