1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. O.g., very lightly hinged, fresh color, beautifully centered, Very Fine. Scott No. 9  $800. $0 (Image)

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Absolutely gigantic margins with a partial sheet margin at top and adjacent stamps visible on the other three sides, bright and fresh with a neat town cancel, a truly Superb gem; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (98J, SMQ $1,400 for a normal 98). Scott No. 9  $120. $0 (Image)

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Position 6L1L, full to oversize margins with good bit of next stamps showing at bottom, exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9  $120. $0 (Image)

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Bottom margin single (Pos. 97LIL), light town cancel, with full margins to just touching ornament tip at left, deep color, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 9  $130. $0 (Image)