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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II, position 89R2, used by unobtrusive black town cds and exhibiting double transfer variety, fine-v.f.

With 2025 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $210.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II, position 41L3, showing part of a Type Ia imprint “nter Casilear & Co. BANK NOTE” at left, nice margins to in at top, with deep rich color and crisp impression. Struck by a partial CDS with clear "57" from year date. A fine Plate 3 captured imprint single in sound condition.

Ex. Saadi, with 1992 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $360 for non imprint stamp.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II, position 8R3, top sheet margin single showing the prominent Plate 3 crack starting in the sheet margin and coming down across Franklin's head, used by a partial "Richmond May 7" cds. A very fine example of this distinctive Plate 3 plate crack variety with sheet margin at top in sound condition.

With 2025 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $825.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II, Position 9R4, used by partial black cds cancel and exhibiting complete design at top and margins all around including small part of stamp at left showing. Small corner crease at top right does not diminish from the overall very fine appearance of this 1¢ Type II stamp from Plate 4.

With 2000 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $900.

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(7 var) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II, Position 4R1L, unused with original gum top sheet margin single with part of the stamps at left and bottom visible and showing the distinctive characteristics of this important position on the plate. 

Position 4R1L is the only Type II position on Plate 1L, created when the plate was extensively re-entered—strengthening nearly all 200 positions except this one, which retained its full design at top but lost some of the bottom ornamentation. This position also shows one of the most prominent double transfers on the plate, adding to its desirability. Very few 1¢ Type II Position 4R1L stamps are known in sound condition retaining their original gum. 

A key position piece for 1¢ 1851–57 specialists, offering a combination of rarity in this condition, plating significance, and overall visual appeal.

With 2025 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $2,000.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II horizontal pair, positions 89–90R3, right stamp showing double transfer, large to ample margins, light crease between stamps, otherwise a very fine and scarce Plate 3 multiple. 

Ex. Eubanks, with 2001 APS certificate, cat. value $820.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II, position 2L2, used top sheet margin single exhibiting major crack plate variety from the sheet margin down at right. A diagonal crease at left going to the top and horizontal crease noted, neither of which detract from this desirable major cracked plate position stamp, fine-v.f.

With 2025 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $450.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II, position 64-74L3, vertical pair from Plate 3 used by a partial New York cds cancels, large margins at left to touching at right, a fine-v.f. overall Plate 3 vertical pair in sound condition.

With 2025 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $775.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II, position 1L2, used single with traces of misplaced transfer relief visible at top, huge margins all around, vertical crease at right does not detract from the stunning overall appearance of this top left corner stamp from Plate 2.

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(7 var) 1851-57 1¢ dark Prussian blue shade Franklin, position 100R3, exhibiting double transfer and small plate crack used by black town cds, very fine. 

With 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $460+

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(7/9) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II-IV, position 4R1L-5R1L used horizontal pair with sheet margin at top and vertical crease affecting the left stamp. The left stamp (7, Pos. 4R1L) is the only non-recut position, Type II on Plate 1 Late. The right stamp (9, Pos. 5R1L) is a Type IV stamp and has been recut one at bottom. A wonderful example of the Type II & Type IV designs side-by-side in a sheet margin horizontal pair.

With 2025 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $650.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II plating group from Plates 2 and 3, featuring 26 stamps in singles, pairs, a block of four, and one cover—all plated and identified by Robert Boyd. 

From Plate 2, the left pane material includes: 1L2, unused without gum corner sheet margin single and 9–10/19–20L2, unused without gum block of four, both with faults; 13L2 and 23L2, each showing cracked plate varieties and accompanied by APEX certificates; 32–33L2 horizontal pair; and a second 33L2 example with extension of flaw. The right pane of Plate 2 includes: 27R2; 48R2, a major double transfer; 50R2; 56–57R2 pair; 69R2; 79R2 with two dots in upper right; and possibly 97R2. Also present are 90–100R2, a vertical pair, and 100R2 on cover with APEX certificate. From Plate 3, the left pane features 23L3 and 33L3, the latter showing the distinctive “Forked Lightning” plate crack. From the right pane of Plate 3 is 89–99R3, a vertical pair with bottom sheet margin, 99R3 showing faint diagonal plate cracks. 

An appealing and well-documented plating group of 1¢ Franklin Type II stamps, offering a useful foundation for the study of Plates 2 and 3, with numerous premium positions and varieties. Faults here and there to be expected but overall fine-v.f. A valuable lot for the serious student of the 1851–57 Issue. 

Cat. value $15,000+ with unused block of four counted as unused o.g. as Scott does not list an unused without gum block of four value.

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(7 var) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II, position 48R2, used in sound condition with a light, unobtrusive partial black "Chicago Ill Sep 2 (1856)" cds and very fine centering within the famous Chicago private 12 ½ perforations invented by Dr. Elijay W. Hadley. 

In 1997, W. Wilson Hulme II across two articles (Chronicle 175, May & Aug. 1997) set out to explain the origins of the Chicago private perforations on 1851 Issue 1¢ & 3¢ stamps. His work built upon the research published by Jerome S. Wagshal in the Chronicle in 1986. In the second article, Hulme established a census of the known 1¢ examples on and off cover. Approximately 18 examples of the 1c Chicago Perf stamps have been recorded with 12 being Type II. The example offered here is easily one of the finest known of the 1c Type II stamps with Chicago Perfs. 

Ex. Hulme (realized $7,000 hammer in 2008 sale), with 1998 & 2009 Philatelic Foundation certificates, cat. value $8,000.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II tied by Perkiomen Bridge, Pennsylvania cds with indistinct date on embossed Valentine drop-rate cover to Miss Williamson. The envelope is ornately embossed with a lacework border and vignettes of cherubs and eagles, framing the address panel. Enclosed is the original lace Valentine card, with embossed trees, scalloped edges, and a central hand-colored rose motif above a gilt-printed motto: “The heart that is nearest attached to the flower, is always the first that’s wounded by the thorn.”

A beautifully preserved and visually striking example of early Valentine correspondence, enhanced by its desirable solo 1851 1¢ Issue franking, very fine.

Ex Neinken & Wagshal.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II from Plate 2 tied by bold "Boston Paid 4 Sep." CDS on printed Prices Current sent to Salem, Massachusetts. The circular originated in London, England and is datelined "London, Friday 22nd August 1856" including printed vessel designation "PERSIA" at upper left. Carried privately across the Atlantic on the Cunard Line steamer Persia, which departed Liverpool on August 23 and arrived in New York on September 3, then entered the U.S. mails in Boston the following day. The 1¢ stamp pays the domestic circular rate. A fresh and very fine example of unauthorized private transatlantic carriage under the 1848 U.S.–Great Britain convention, mailed on arrival to avoid higher postage.

With 2003 Philatelic Foundation certificate.

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(7) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type II irregular block of ten from Plate 2, positions 44–47R2, 55–57R2, 65–67R2, used by manuscript cancels on 1856 cover from Oswego Village, New York to Sacramento, California. This remarkable franking was used to pay the 10¢ transcontinental rate via overland mail. The stamps are tied by bold pen strokes and neatly affixed across the top flap of a buff envelope addressed to Sacramento City, California. Docketed with mailing and receipt dates: July 4, 1856 (Oswego Village) and August 15, 1856 (Sacramento), indicating longer-than-expected transit. Original letter from the recipient's brother discussing business matters accompanies the cover. The bottom stamps affected by originally being folded over the crease of the cover along with cover faults from opening, though still a fine and visually impressive transcontinental cover, showcasing both an unusual franking and an extraordinary multiple of the 1¢ Franklin, mounted on exhibit page. 

With 1985 APS certificate, cat. value $2,500 for two Plate 2 blocks of four and a pair off cover.

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(7/11A) Three 1851-57 3¢ dull red Washington Type II singles, one with sheet margin (pos. 7L3) at top and another (pos. 1L3) including large portion of stamp below, and 1¢ blue Franklin Type II Plate 3 single tied by four strikes of bold “Richmond Va. Dec 18 1856” cds on buff cover addressed to San Francisco, large pencil “524” docketing at left. A clean and well-balanced use from Virginia to California, especially nice with the inclusion of a 1¢ Type II from Plate 3.

With 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $550 for 1¢ Plate 3 used on cover.

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(7/11A) Horizontal franking of three 1851-57 3¢ dull red Washington Type II singles and one 1¢ blue Franklin Type II tied on cover to San Francisco paying the 10-cent transcontinental rate. Originally mailed with a single 3¢ stamp (far right) with "Waterford, NY Mar 4" cds applied, then held for insufficient postage and remailed two weeks later with a complete 10-cent rate franking. The remaining three stamps were tied by "Waterford, NY Mar 18" cds cancels. Likely after the additional stamps were added, a “PAID” handstamp was applied at upper left. Manuscript “Recd April 19th” docketing at top left, fine-v.f.

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(8) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type III, position 99R2, used with March 4 town cds cancel, corner repair at top right with part of the design drawn in. Still a fine appearing example of the best position featuring the Type III characteristics, the only one on Plate 2.

With 2025 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $5,500.

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(8A) 1851-57 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, position 55R4, used with unobtrusive black town cds cancel, fair margins all around to just touching at bottom of right side, fine-v.f.

With 2025 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $750

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