1847 #1 Color In Question

Recently I purchased this cover at auction and here is the description as listed:

1847 FRANKLIN 5¢ RED BROWN, TO VERMONT: Blue 1848 thick folded letter (pre-printed form from Tremont bank) franked with very fine #1, tied by red grid cancel and barely by matching red Boston 5 postmark; addressed to Woodstock, VT. File fold does not affect stamp. Very fine.

The #1 on the cover has a crisp impression and nice margins but upon my further examination I truly believe the color shade is (1a)Dark Brown not the (1)Red Brown shade listed in the description. This be fine by me if I'm correct since Cat. value is higher for (1a)Dark Brown. I have to get it PF Certified. I included pictures, I know it's hard to determine color shades on computer screens but I thought this cover was worth listing.

Based on my screen which is color calibrated I would go with #1a Dark Brown

Color accuracy from scans is often irregular but I'd agree with revstampman, especially since the red cancel actually looks red and quite distinct from the stamp. Beautiful cover. Be sure to let us know of the results of the certification.

Just got the PF Certificate back and I was right! The stamp is a 1a dark brown.

Wow. Congratulations on a nice cover.

I missed this thread the first time it came through town. Very nice find.

Yes Andy it's a very nice cover ,congratulations mate.

I hate to be one of those people who says "I told you so!" But, since it's good news I told you so!. Congratulations!

I hope that all this drool coming from me doesn't ruin that beautiful cover! :)

-Allen

Nice Andy, NICE!

lovely cover and stamp.