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U.S. Stamps continued...

1857 Issue

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1661

1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), block of 4, positions 25-26, 35-36, top stamps with double transfer variety, o.g., previously hinged, absolutely spectacular top quality type I block with luxurious color and well incised impression; the left two stamps are matchless GEMS; this is without question - the finest remaining #18 block, Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $14,000.
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $10,000-15,000
SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1662

1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), light black New York postmark, wonderful large margined example of this scarce type I stamp, with ravishing rich color; certainly the cream of the crop when it comes to top quality #18's, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $900.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

1663

1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), neatly placed cancellation, premium quality example in a quality rarely found; a handsome, well centered 1 cent Franklin with luxurious color, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F.C. and 2014 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $585.
Scott $550.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

1664

1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), exceptionally light cancellation, wonderfully fresh and appealing example with choice centering and terrific color; although reperfed, this pretty stamp would enhance any album page; neatly reperforated at top, otherwise Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.
SMQ VG 50; $175.
Scott $550.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

1665

1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 2, o.g., hinged, a fabulous stamp with radiating color and superior centering; a remarkable stamp with wonderful overall freshness, Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $900.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1666

1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 11 or 12, o.g., sharp impression and brilliant color, exceptionally well centered; light creases and reperforated at left, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $900.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1667

1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 11, black carrier cancel, awesome example of this scarce plate 11 stamp; heavenly color and large even margins; simply stunning, Extremely Fine, plate 11 is a premium plate with a Scott Value of $750 verses $275 for normal plate, with 1997 P.F. certificate and 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $850.
Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

1668

1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 12, black cancellation, bold rich color and detailed impression, a choice flawless stamp, Very Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $275.
Scott $275.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1669

1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 4, position 5-7P4, strip of 3 tied to small piece, lightly struck black "Newport, NH" town cancellations, featuring that eye catching color associated with stamps produced from plate 4; a very fresh and pleasing strip with unusually light postmark, Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

1670

22 var.

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, double transfer (Scott 22 var.), plate 4, neatly placed black town cancellation, with near perfect centering and breathtaking rich color; an astounding example of type IIIa that would be difficult to match, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $1,825.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1671

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 22), barely evident blue town cancellation, completely sound and attractive stamp with full perforations on all sides, and wonderfully rich color; hard to find so choice, Fine to Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott $500.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1672

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), neat black town cancellation, vivid and fresh example of this elusive type IV stamp, Fine.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

1673

1857, 1¢ blue, type V (Scott 24), o.g., previously hinged, premium quality example with delightful fresh color, Fine to Very Fine, with photocopy of 2016 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80 for strip.
Scott $140.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image)

Suggested Bid $100-150
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

1674

1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), o.g., previously hinged, interesting dry print impression, well centered for issue, Very Fine, with 1979 and 2016 P.F. certificates.
Scott $2,750.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1675

1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), o.g., hinged (minor gum creases), phenomenal appearing example of this terrible difficult stamp; superb centering unlike anything we've seen on this "tight" margined issue; a wonderful stamp with eye-arresting color; small thin spot at right, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,750.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1676

1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), o.g., previously hinged, bright and fresh color; exceptionally good looking example of this elusive type I stamp; reperforated at left, Fine appearance, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,750.
Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)

Suggested Bid $600-800
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1677

25 var.

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, major plate crack (Scott 25 var.), at top left through rosette, position 48R7, canceled neat partial Georgetown circular datestamp; two faint creases, not visible on face, Fine appearance.
Scott $750.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

1678

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (Scott 26), extremely light "1858" year date cancellation, exceptional quality stamp with lively color and clear impression; simply gorgeous, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $125.
Scott $10.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image)

Suggested Bid $100-150
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

1679

26A

1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV (Scott 26A), position 13R10E, o.g., previously hinged, lovely color and impression; a decent example that is correctly identified, scarce thus - as this issue is among the most mis-identified issues out there; toned spot and small faults, otherwise Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $600.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image)

Suggested Bid $100-150
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

1680

1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (Scott 27), "New Orleans, LA" postmark, phenomenal GEM quality example of this terribly difficult brick red shade; outstanding centering and nicely balanced margins; among the few known examples that we would consider calling a GEM, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $5,100.
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction