1857, 1¢ Blue, Type II, neat grid of small squares cancels, attractively centered amid wide margins, rich bright color on fresh paper, Very Fine and attractive; with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 20  $275. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ Blue, Type III, central red New York carrier cancel, rich color, Very Fine and attractive, a lovely example of the scarce 1857 1¢ Type III bearing a full red carrier cancellation; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 21  $2,700. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ Blue, Type III, manuscript cancel, rich color, wide margin clearly showing breaks at top and bottom, Very Fine; with 2011 P.S.E. certificate for pair. Scott No. 21  $1,250 for pen cancel. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ Blue, Type III, position 66L4, neat Boston town cancel, centered low clearly showing break in outer frameline at top, deep rich color and proof-like impression, F.-V.F.; with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 21  $2,500. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ Blue, Type IIIa, showing wide break at top, tied by Boston, Ma. cds on 1861 prices current to Toronto, Canada, manuscript "via Suspension Bridge" endorsement at top, Very Fine. Scott No. 22  $550. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ Blue, Type IIIa, neat green grid cancel, large margins, bold color, Very Fine; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 22  $775. $0 (Image)