Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC Sale

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1851 Issue continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

961

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), lightly struck town cancellation, boardwalk margins and lively color; an exciting top quality example that would please the most discriminating collector, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95J.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $1,275.
Scott $135.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

962

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), position 49R1E, neatly struck black cancellation, lovely well margined type II stamp, with brilliant fresh color, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $175.
Scott $135.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

963

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), neatly struck black grid cancellation, extremely intense color; premium example that's completely sound and fresh, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott $135.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image)

Suggested Bid $100-150
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction

964

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), black 1858 town postmark, four clear margins all around, beautiful deep rich blue, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

965

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), faintly cancelled by barely noticeable town cancellation, among the most attractive examples of this rare type III stamp in existence; with big beautiful margins including a portion of the adjacent stamp at bottom; electrifying deep shade of blue printed on lily white paper; one of the few examples of Scott #8 we would classify as a "GEM", as this stamp is a true condition rarity that would enhance any great collection; accompanied by 1968 letter from world renowned expert "Lester Brookman" attesting to this stunning stamp's identification, Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

966

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), removed manuscript cancel, four ample to large full margins all around, excellent example with full type characteristics; sealed internal vertical tear at top left, vertical crease at bottom right, Very Fine appearance, with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

967

8,8A

1851, 1¢ blue, types III & IIIa (Scott 8,8A), vertical se-tenant pair, positions 29/39L4, rich color and light town cancel, huge margin at left with bit of adjacent stamps visible, but just touching at top and just in at right and bottom; two tiny, nearly invisible staple holes, one in each stamps, otherwise Fine. A reasonably attractive example of this rare pair with position 29 having a very nice break at the bottom, with 2016 Doporto plating certificate.
Scott $3,500.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

968

8A var.

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, double transfer, one inverted (Scott 8A var.), position 81L1E - double transfer, one inverted, black grid cancellation, a gorgeous top quality example of this rarely seen double transfer which occurred on only one position on plate 1 early; completely sound and very choice stamp that is a "must have" for any serious 1851 one cent collector; a philatelic rarity especially with Ashbrook's note, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with Stanley Ashbrook's accompanying note stating that this "stamp is Pos. 81L1E, and that it is just as rare as Pos. 7R1E".
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

969

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), position 71R1E, black circular grid cancel, respectable margins, with full large margins at left and right and close to slightly cutting in at top and bottom with still plenty of room to show full type characteristics, Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott $850.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

970

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), lightly struck town cancellation, fresh example of this tough stamp; extra large margins and vivid color, Fine.
Scott $825.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

971

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), o.g., previously hinged, magnificent full margins with sheet margins at left and adjacent stamps at top, right and bottom, Superb, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded Gem 100.
SMQ $11,000 Gem 100.
Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $7,500-10,000
SOLD for $6,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

972

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), redistributed o.g., splendid top quality example with sumptuous color and detailed impression; a gorgeous well margined stamp that's completely sound in all respects, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $750.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

973

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), o.g., hinged, 4 clear margins, barely touching at top and ample margins on all other sides, Very Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate for pair.
Scott $750.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

974

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), disturbed o.g. (minor gum bend at bottom left), premium example with most impressive color - a gorgeous shade of blue, Very Fine.
Scott $750.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

975

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), red town postmarks, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ $300 XF 90.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

976

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), neatly struck black town cancellation, huge margined stamp with splendid fresh color; a great stamp, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott $90.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

977

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), blackish blue town postmark, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
Scott Stamp Values $225 XF 90.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

978

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), vertical pair with wide sheet margin at left, neat manuscript cancellations, well margined multiple in flawless condition; a great item for the 1852 one cent specialist, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $200.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

979

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), horizontal pair, position 18L1L-19L1L, beautifully struck Philadelphia postmark, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ $420 VF-XF 85.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

980

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), pair, position 28-29L1L, black grid cancellations, well margined multiple with ravishing rich color; a perfect item for the eagle eyed collector looking to add a GEM example of #9 to his collection - as the right side stamp would yield a huge margined example which would have few rivals; all you need is a pair of scissors; left stamp with a trivial crease along the top left corner of the stamp, otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott $200.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction