1857, 1¢ blue, type III, showing an wide 6½mm break in top outerline, without gum, radiantly rich color and a beautiful proof-like impression, attractively centered, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine, a stunning mint stamp; with photocopies of 1977 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates for pair. Scott No. 21  $7,000. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ blue, type III, position 32L4, neat town cancel, well centered, strong color and impression, faint pressed crease, Very Fine appearance; with 1990 P.F. and 1993 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 21  $1,800. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, position 86L4, rich plate 4 color with strong impression, used with 3¢dull red (26) single and pair, canceled together by "Charleston S.C. Jan 12" cds on cover front with backflap only, Fine; with 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 22  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, full strike of red carrier cancel, rich color, F.-V.F.; with 1993 and 2011 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (F-VF 75). Scott No. 22  $550. $0 (Image)