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1851, 1¢ blue, type II, cracked plate variety (Scott 7 var.), plate 2, group of six stamps (positions 2-3L2 pair plus singles of 12L2, 13L2, 22L2 and 23L2) hinge rejoined to recreate the original layout of the plate crack; each cancelled manuscript or grid, all with nice color and crisp detail; position 12L2 with small thin, 22L2 with a light diagonal crease, otherwise Very Fine, an impressive reconstruction, with 2020 Crowe certificate. Scott $840 Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Scott $840 Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Oct-28-2020, 11:13:08 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 745
Lot No: 62
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Cat No: 7 var. Reconstruction
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, cracked plate variety (Scott 7 var.), plate 2, hinged to white card, a reconstruction from five stamps (positions 2L2, 12L2, 23L2 singles plus 13-14L2 pair); fresh with position 2L2 particularly bright and clean; position 2L2 with small corner crease, 12L2 with small scissors cut at to right, 13L2 with small creases and a tiny tear at top left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, striking effort, with 2020 Crowe certificate. Scott $710 Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Scott $710 Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Oct-28-2020, 11:14:12 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 745
Lot No: 63
Symbol:
Cat No: 7 var. Reconstruction
1851 1¢ blue, type II, "Forked Lightning" cracked plate variety (Scott 7 var.), plate 3, positions 24L3, 33L3 and 34L3, three stamp reconstruction of complete significant plate crack, black town postmarks, incredible group clearly displaying major plate crack, scarce plate 3 singles, generally large margins to just touching in a couple of places, strong impressions displaying crack, choice and desirable group; couple of minor flaws insignificant for this group, generally Very Fine and unusual, Ex-Wagshal, Neinken, with 2011 Doporto certificates. Scott $2,400+ Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, double transfer (Scott 7 var.), plate 3 position 10R3, o.g., hinged, ample to large margins including partial sheet margin at right, strong color and impression, scarce original gum example of important double transfer, probably the finest from this position; tiny filled thins, otherwise Very Fine, Plate 3 double transfer not priced unused in Scott, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,000+ Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, double transfer (Scott 7 var.), position 48R2, part o.g., ample to large margins including part of adjoining stamp at bottom to just touching at top, vibrant color and impression, strong doubling in "ONE CENT", pleasing and desibable, Fine to Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,100 Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), position 99R2, black grid cancel, large margins all around clearly displaying plating characteristics, lovely shade and vivid impression, scarce and desirable position; large diagonal sealed tear at left, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott $5,750 Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), position 99R2, neat face free black town postmark, large margins to just touching at bottom right, incredibly clean with unobtrusive cancel, attractive color, and vivid impression clearly exhibiting plating characteristics, scarce and sought after position; light corner crease at top right, handsome Very Fine appearance, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $5,750+ Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), Plate 4, "B" relief, incredibly fresh with deep, intense color and razor-sharp detail, all on like-new paper with a light "Oct/20" postmark; large margins to just touching at left, with portions of surrounding stamps captured, Very Fine, with 2020 Crowe certificate. Scott $1,600 Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), plate 4 position 75L4, black town postmark, large balanced margins, deep rich color, exceptional brilliant impression, a marvelous example of this rare plate 4 type IIIa, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,200+ Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, plate 4 (Scott 8A), position 14L4, "NEW ORLEANS/JUL 27" town postmark, beautifully centered four margin stamp, bold color and impression, premium example of rare plate 4, type IIIa, highly desirable, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates graded VF-XF 85, and 2003 and 1993 P.F. certificates. SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,400 for more common plate 1E. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), plate 4 position 56R4, black town postmark, large balanced margins, lovely rich color, vivid impression, a choice example of this rare plate 4 type IIIa, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $1,200+ Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), horizontal strip of 3, surprisingly clean with sharp detail and strong color; town postmarks lightly struck; light bends; center stamp with light vertical crease along its right side, otherwise Fine, an uncommon multiple, with 2013 Weiss and 2020 Crowe certificates. Scott $3,100 as pair plus single Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), position 1R1L, slightly disturbed o.g., a glorious position piece, with guide pin and line at left; gargantuan margins capturing portions of stamp designs at right and bottom; light diagonal crease at bottom right and small thinning, Superb appearance, a top-line positional, with 1986 P.F. and 2020 Crowe certificates. Scott $725 Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), position 98L1L, o.g., hinge remnants, large well balanced margins, bold deep color, pleasing original gum example; tiny thin spot not mentioned on certificate, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $725 Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), position 6L1L, o.g., very lightly hinged, sharp impression with cleanly engraved lines; fresh color on nearly immaculate paper; tiny speck of toning on gum, still Very Fine, a beautiful stamp with full ornaments, with photocopy of 1975 P.F. certificate for block of four, this position 1. Scott $725 Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), horizontal pair, o.g., hinged, pretty pair with strong color and clear detail, all nicely centered; a few toned spots; the right stamp with a small diagonal crease at lower right, otherwise Very Fine, with 2020 Crowe certificate. Scott $1,650 Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), vertical pair, o.g., mostly large margins all around, attractive blue shade and strong impression, elusive and desirable multiple; light crease along left margin only, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,650 Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), block of 4, unused without gum, crisp and clean, nicely margined (close at bottom to just in lower left), the right stamps particularly nice; bottom pair with horizontal creases, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, a singular multiple, with 2020 Crowe certificate. Scott $3,500 Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), outstanding jumbo, parts of three adjoining stamps and sheet margin at bottom, brilliant color and impression, certainly one of the finest examples available, a Superb jumbo, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded SUP 98J and 1993 P.F. certificate. SMQ SUP 98J; $2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), position 72R1L, black town postmark, magnificant example, huge margins all around including portions of stamps above and below, deep rich color, vibrant impression highlighted by crisp clean paper, incredible example for a select collection, Extremely Fine to Superb Jumbo, PSE Encased, P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $900. Suggested Bid $750-900 (Image)
