1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Tied by Brattleboro, Vt. cds on a large ornate gold and white Valentine cover, used locally, with a lovely multicolor lace insert, two light file folds, Very Fine, a beauty. Scott No. 7  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Ample to large margins, tied by Kalamazoo, Mich postmark on local cover, cover nick at top, Very Fine. Scott No. 7  Estimate $200 - 250. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Blue grid canceled on printed circular to Portland, Me., matching Philadelphia, Pa. postmark alongside, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 7  Estimate $200 - 250. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Tied by "New-York, 1ct., Dec 30" cds on local 1851 folded letter sheet, Very Fine. Scott No. 7  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Large margins, tied by "Cleveland, O., Mar 11" cds on 1856 circular, Very Fine. Scott No. 7  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Tied by postmark on local New Orleans cover, F.-V.F (no photo). Scott No. 7  Estimate $100 - 150. $0

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. O.g., very lightly hinged, clear to large margins, rich bright color, exceptionally fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine, a very choice mint stamp; with 1996 P.F. certificate for pair. Scott No. 7  $1,200. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Position 93R3, bottom margin single, small facial nick and tiny tear at top, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott No. 7  $1,200. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Without gum, clear to ample margins, rich color, Very Fine. Scott No. 7  $500. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. With vertical pre-printed paper fold at left, red carrier cancel, large margin to in at bottom, rich color, F.-V.F. Scott No. 7  $195. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Light town, deep rich color, F.-V.F. Scott No. 7  $160. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Position 46-56R1E, vertical pair, small Boston PAID cancels, large to immense margins all around, very fresh, Extremely Fine, a real gem; with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 7  $350. $0 (Image)