Sale No: 101
Lot No:861
Symbol:Cat No:20

1857, 1¢ blue, type II. Plate 2. Position 1R12, A Relief with straddle-pane margin and centerline at left, used with 3¢ dull red (26), tied by grid and "New-York, Aug 15" cds on buff cover to Ravenna, Ohio, fresh and Very Fine carrier use, ex-Neinken, Wagshal and Celler.
Scott Nos. 20; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Sale No: 101
Lot No:862
Symbol:Cat No:23

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV. Two covers with singles, first with position 60L4, scissor trimmed at right, rich color, tied by blue "Orford N.H. Nov 2" cds on 1857 printed circular to Nashua N.H., second with position 89L4, deep rich color, tied by "New-York, Oct 8" cds on light buff unsealed cover to Kingston N.Y., F.-V.F. pair.
Scott Nos. 23; $1,050. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,050

Sale No: 101
Lot No:863
Symbol:Cat No:24

1857, 1¢ blue, type V. Horizontal pair, tied by partial "New Orleans La., Jan 23" cds on blue 1858 printed circular to Ghent, Belgium, endorsed "Per First Steamer via Liverpool", carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Feb. 3rd to New York arriving Feb. 15th, Gand (2.17) arrival backstamp and large magenta "15" due rating, Very Fine and scarce 2¢ printed matter use to Belgium.
Scott Nos. 24; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Sale No: 101
Lot No:864
Symbol:Cat No:24

1857, 1¢ blue, type V. Tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Jul 15" cds on 1859 Lippincott & Co. Publishers printed sheet to Clermont-Ferrand, France and forwarded to Aigueperse, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Jul. 20th to Liverpool arriving Jul. 31st, red French (8.1) entry cds and magenta "15c" centimes due rating, backstamps include Aihueperse (8.3) arrival cds; 1¢ surface flaw, Very Fine and scarce transatlantic printed matter use, ex-Winter.
Scott Nos. 24; Estimate $300 - 400.

Sent in French Treaty Mails at the newspaper rate, but underpaid by 1¢. New York allowed the circular to go underpaid. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Sale No: 101
Lot No:865
Symbol:Cat No:24 var.

1857, 1¢ blue, type Va. Pair and single, positions 13/23R5, 93R5, tied by two strikes of "Lancaster Pa., Jul 30, 1858" cds on orange buff cover to Goldsboro Pa.; single tiny tear, pair well centered with wide margins, a Very Fine and scarce Type Va use.
Scott Nos. 24 var.; $1,000 as singles. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000 as singles

Sale No: 101
Lot No:866
Symbol:Cat No:24 var.

1857, 1¢ blue, type Va. Three wide margin singles, positions 54R5, 58R5, 47R5, tied by two strikes of "Milford Ms., Feb 8, 1859" cds on cover to Yazoo City Miss.; center 1¢ perfs slightly trimmed at bottom, a Very Fine and scarce Type Va use.
Scott Nos. 24 var.; $1,000 as singles. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000 as singles

Sale No: 101
Lot No:867
Symbol:Cat No:24

1857, 1¢ blue, type V. Staddle-line pair, scissor trimmed, tied by "New Orleans La., Feb 15, 1860" cds on fresh printed circular to Brugg, Switzerland, endorsed "Via France", carried by Havre Line Arago from New York Mar. 3rd to Havre arriving Mar. 17th, indigo French (3.17) entry octagon, Brugg (3.19) arrival backstamp and red crayon "15" rappen due rating, Very Fine and scarce printed matter use by American Packet direct via France, ex-Winter.
Scott Nos. 24; Estimate $200 - 300.

Circular sent at the 2¢ printed matter rate to Switzerland direct via France, charged 15 rappen due in Switzerland, while those sent via England required 20 rappen. Those carried by American Packet are less common. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Sale No: 101
Lot No:868
Symbol:Cat No:24 var.

1857, 1¢ blue, type Va. Position 7L5, wide margins, bright and fresh, tied by neat "Portland Me., Paid, Nov 9" cds on fresh 1858 printed notice to Hallowell Me., Very Fine and attractive Type Va use.
Scott Nos. 24 var.; $400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $400

Sale No: 101
Lot No:869
Symbol:Cat No:24 var.

1857, 1¢ blue, type Va. Position 4L5, rich color, intense detailed impression, tied by "Huntingdon, Pa. Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds on orange drop cover, flap tear and toned perf, F.-V.F. and scarce Type Va use.
Scott Nos. 24 var.; $400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $400

Sale No: 101
Lot No:870
Symbol:Cat No:24

1857, 1¢ blue, type V. Position 24L5, margins to just in, rich color and strong impression, tied by blue "Balt. Paid" double-circle third-class postmark on gray Jan. 2nd 1858 Baltimore printed prices current to Fallston Md., Very Fine and early Type Va use, accompanied by Ashbrook photo where he incorrectly attributes stamp to plate 6 as the EKU, ex-Neinken, Wagshal.
Scott Nos. 24; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Sale No: 101
Lot No:871
Symbol:Cat No:24

1857, 1¢ blue, type V. Position 57L5, fresh early impression, tied by sharp "Paid" in circle, partial red "Providence, R.I." cds on local drop cover, Very Fine and attractive drop cover, Ashbrook notes on reverse stating early impression.
Scott Nos. 24; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Sale No: 101
Lot No:872
Symbol:Cat No:24

1857, 1¢ blue, type V. Position 95L5, clear impression, large margins, tied by "Paid" in grid and "Boston, Mass., June 23" cds on 1858 printed notice to Providence R.I., Extremely Fine gem use, Type V stamps from Plate 5 are twice as scarce as Type Va stamps., with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 24; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Sale No: 101
Lot No:873
Symbol:Cat No:24 var.

1857, 1¢ blue, type Va. Position 7R5, tied by "Mobile Ala., Oct 3" cds on 1858 blue printed circular to Providence R.I., F.-V.F., plate by Celler.
Scott Nos. 24 var.; $400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $400

Sale No: 101
Lot No:874
Symbol:Cat No:25 var., 25

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, recut bust and bottom of medallion circle. Position 47R6, used with 3¢ rose, type I (25), pos. 57R6, each tied by bold "Cincinnati O., Sep 11" cds on buff Burnet House corner card cover to Marquette, Mich.; barely reduced at right, Very Fine and scarce variety used on cover, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 25 var., 25; $1,930+; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,930+
Est. $300-400

Sale No: 101
Lot No:875
Symbol:Cat No:25

1857, 3¢ rose, type I. Position 68L4, tied by pretty blue "Nashua, N.H., Aug 5, 1858" cds on cover to North Sutton N.H.; reduced at left, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 25; $382. US$0 (Image)

Scott $382

Sale No: 101
Lot No:1414
Symbol:Cat No:18

1861, 1¢ blue, type I. Position 29L12, o.g., centered right, strong color, Fine, a rare mint example, with 2022 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 18; $2,100. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,100

1861, 1¢ blue, type I. Light cork cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, strong bright color and a crisp detailed impression, Very Fine and choice, a lovely used stamp, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 18; $500. US$0 (Image)

Scott $500

1861, 1¢ blue, type I. Plate 12, nicely centered, bright color, neat "New York, Aug 3" cds, Very Fine, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 18; $475. US$0 (Image)

Scott $475

1861, 1¢ blue, type I, cracked plate variety. Pos. 91R12. Nicely centered, strong impression; reperfed at right, Extremely Fine and scarce, ex-Celler, with 2022 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 18 var.; $725. US$0 (Image)

Scott $725

1861, 1¢ blue, types II-I-I. Rejoined vertical strip of three, positions 80L12-90L12-100L12, huge wide margins with straddle line s.e. at right and portions of adjacent stamps, neatly canceled by three strikes of circular grid cancel; small usual perf flaws, otherwise Very Fine and scarce plate 12 positional piece, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 20-18-18; $1,275 as singles. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,275 as singles

1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia. Position 92L4. Well centered with wide margins, rich color and strong impression, light Ohio town cds; perfs slightly scissor trimmed at right, Very Fine, ex-Celler, with 2022 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 19; $9,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $9,000

1857, 1¢ blue, type Ic. "E" relief, Pos. 82R4. Nicely centered, strong color with a sharp detailed impression, neat town cds cancel; pulled perf at top causing thin, hint of stain at right, Fine appearance and scarce example of this sub-type, ex-Celler, with 1985 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 19b; $2,500. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,500

Sale No: 101
Lot No:1421
Symbol:Cat No:20 var.

1857, 1¢ blue, type II, major double transfer. Position 74R12, o.g., bright color, fresh and Fine, ex-Washal, Celler, with 1978 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 20 var.; $1,050 as normal.

This position is mentioned in the Neinken book on page 492: "I doubt if any other stamp from any of the other eleven plates shows any better example of a doubled top line as 74R12 exhibits". US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,050 as normal

1857, 1¢ blue, type II, large cracked plate variety. Pos. 12L2, 13L2, 23L2 & 33L2. Used partial reconstruction of the major plate crack lacking only pos. 2L2, each with rich color, 12L2 is tied by Alexandria Va. cds on piece; couple small flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce group, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 20; $4,800. US$0 (Image)

Scott $4,800

1857, 1¢ blue, type II, major cracked plate variety. Pos. 13L2. Exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, rich color with sharp impression, canceled by partial town cds; tiny perf hole tear at top, Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Celler, with 2022 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 20 var.; $1,400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,400