Page 6 - Charles Shreve - William H Gross United States 1847 Issue

Section Two: The Five Cents

A. The Stamp The Largest Recorded Multiples

Contrary to the 10~, the 5~ has never been plated- with the exception of constant plate variety positions - because the
plate wore out quickly due to the degradation of the ink making impressions very inconsistent between sheets.

Largest known reconstruction

Larg est recorded mint block

Red brown- Positions 21-24/51-54R.

Five horizontal pairs hinged together.
Dark brown - Early impression.

Largest recorded unused strip

Orange brown e