1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia. Bold 1859 (New Orleans) cds, position 94R4, large margins to in at top, but the all-important bottom margin is the largest of all, clearly showing the full lower right ball and plume ornaments, fresh and Fine; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 6  $12,500. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia. Clear New-York town cancel, three full margins and just enough at bottom to show full lower right ball and plume ornaments, the key to differentiating type Ia from 1c, deep plate 4 color, slight thin spot, fresh, F.-V.F. appearance. An excellent example of this classic 1¢ rarity. Scott No. 6  $12,500. $0 (Image)