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5c Dark Brown (1a). Positions 68-69L, horizontal pair, original gum, right stamp Dot in "S" and with three dots to left of trifoliate ornament at left (the only such guide dot variety on the plate), large margins all around including trace of adjoining stamp at bottom right, early impression and dark shadeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM PAIR OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE DARK BROWN SHADE.
5c 1847 multiples with original gum are rare, especially in this choice condition and from an early state of the plate. This pair has a strong impression that shows the Dot in "S" and the "three dots" variety, neither of which are noted on certificate.
Ex Eubanks. With 1991 and 2020 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
5c Dark Brown (1a). Part disturbed original gum that covers more than half the stamp, large margins to just touching at bottom, strong color and intermediate impression, scissors-cut in right margin, Fine appearance, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value $7,000.00 with gum and $2,400.00 without gum
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5c Dark Brown (1a). Positions 68-69L, horizontal pair, original gum, right stamp Dot in "S" and with three dots to left of trifoliate ornament at left (the only such guide dot variety on the plate), large margins all around including trace of adjoining stamp at bottom right, early impression and dark shadeEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM PAIR OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE DARK BROWN SHADE.
5c 1847 multiples with original gum are rare, especially in this choice condition and from an early state of the plate. This pair has a strong impression that shows the Dot in "S" and the "three dots" variety, neither of which are noted on certificate.
With 1991 P.F. certificate
5c Dark Brown (1a). Part original gum, full margins all around, horizontal crease at top, vertical crease at right, Very Fine appearance, a scarce example of the Dark Brown shade with original gum, with 2016 P.F. certificate
5c Dark Brown (1a). Certificate states "small part" original gum but there is a substantial amount of gum present, ample to large margins, deep rich color and clear impression, tiny insignificant tear at bottomVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A STRIKING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 DARK BROWN SHADE.
With 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as original gum
5c Dark Brown (1a). Horizontal pair, original gum, h.r., large left margin to touching at top and bottom of left stamp, color quite oxidized, vertical creases between stamps and at left edge, couple tiny margin nicks in left stampFINE APPEARING AND EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM PAIR OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
Multiples with original gum should be considered rare. We have offered only two pairs in any shade since 2002.
With 1975 P.F. certificate
5c Dark Brown (1a). Original gum, lightly hinged stitch watermark, huge margins to full, deep rich color in the classic early Dark Brown shadeVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. certificate as Red Brown No. 1, but it is clearly the early Dark Brown shade
5c Dark Brown (1a). Part original gum, large balanced margins, wonderful deep rich color and sharply defined impression, light diagonal corner creaseEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL FOUR-MARGIN ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE DARK BROWN SHADE.
with 1983 P.F. certificate as "Red Brown" shade
5c Dark Brown (1a). Original gum, large margins all around, deep rich color in the true Dark Brown shade, sharp early impressionEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE DARK BROWN SHADE.
With 2000 and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $11,200.00)
5c Dark Brown (1a). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade in the distinctive Dark Brown shade, large margins to full, faint vertical crease in right margin outside of the designVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL FOUR-MARGIN AND SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE DARK BROWN SHADE.
With 1977 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the former not mentioning the crease