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(22) 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, B Relief from Plate 11, tied with 1857-61 3c stamp by black "New York Apr 22 (1861)" cds on cover to Albany, NY, slight edgewear at far right from opening. The cover includes the original letter sent between brothers with fascinating content, detailing the one brother's attendance at the Great Meeting at Union Square the day before (April 20) - "I saw Major Anderson and Captain Doubleday but did not hear them speak...I never saw so large a crowd of people...on the Washington statue the Fort Sumpter banner is waving...This morning I went to see the 71st Regiment leave for Washington together with the 12th and 2nd Regiments...There is a $3,000 offered for Jeff Davis and General Beauregard dead or alive..." A nice example of the 1¢ Plate 11 stamp paying the carrier fee for a letter reporting on the important events in the North with the Civil War underway.

Census B359, cat. value $575.

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(22) 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, B Relief from Plate 11, tied by wonderful "Phila U.S.P.O. Dispatch Apl 17 (1861)" octagonal datestamp and repeated at right on cover to Philadelphia address, 1c slightly affected by top left cover bend but still, fine-v.f.

Census B56, cat. value $660.

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(22) 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, A/B/B Reliefs with L3/L2 layout lines from the left pane of Plate 11, vertical strip of three tied by black "Pittsburgh, PA July 27 (1861)" cds cancels on cover to Preston, CT with original letter included, fine-v.f. and scarce example of a Plate 11 multiple used on cover.

Census A38/B50a-b, cat. value $1,850 for strip of three off-cover.

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(20/22) Group of seventeen 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type II & Type IIIa multiples from Plate 11 comprised of two vertical pairs, two vertical strips of three, one block of four and a vertical strip of three on cover, each with a combination of Plate 11 reliefs, including T/A Reliefs (20/22) vertical pair, positions 1-11R11 with double transfer in both stamps and showing guideline at left (census T72/A168), A/B Reliefs vertical pair (census A39/B48), B/A/B Reliefs vertical strip, positions 27-37-47R11 (census B51a/A34/B51b), A/B/A Reliefs vertical strip, positions 15-25-35R11 (census A33a/B49/A33b), A/B Reliefs block of four exhibiting double transfers in three stamps (census A84a-b/B74a-b, ex. Celler), A/B/A Reliefs vertical strip used on cover with top stamp exhibiting a triple transfer (census A241a/B309/A241b) and finally a part Toppan, Carpenter imprint on piece clearly showing "No. 11" for Plate 11. Some minor to major faults noted with some stamps completely sound as well, overall a fine-v.f. and particularly useful group to anyone interested to explore Plate 11 in-depth.  

Cat. value $22,000+

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(22) Group of eleven 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, used A Relief stamps across four horizontal pairs and one strip of three from Plate 11, including positions 17-18R11 used by CDS cancel (census A1a-b, ex. Celler), A Relief horizontal pair used by black CDS cancel, ex. Ashbrook & Celler (census 107a-b), positions 36-27R11 used by CDS cancel, ex. Neinken, Wagshal & Celler (census A23a-b), A Relief horizontal pair used by CDS cancel ex. Celler (census 244) and A Relief strip of three used by pen cancels. A few faults noted but overall a fine and useful group of Plate 11 A Relief multiples.  

Cat. value $6,450.

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(22) Group of ten 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, used A Relief singles from Plate 11, including A Relief with stunning red New York City carrier cancel (census A90), position 80L11 with straddle margin and guideline at right including part of stamp at right used by New York City ocean mail cds (census A109), position 40L11, reperforated at right and used with "New York Apr 8 1861" CDS (census A119), A Relief used by blue star cancel (census A135), A Relief used by black grid cancel (census A137), A Relief used by black grid cancel (census 142), A Relief used by San Francisco cds with 1990 PFC noting small crease and thin at top, repair at bottom (census A182), A Relief mint single with horizontal crease (census A186), A Relief used by partial black cds (census A197), and A Relief used by black grid cancel (census A41). A few faults noted but overall a fine-v.f. and useful group of Plate 11 A Relief singles.  

Cat. value $5,250+

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(22) Group of nine 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, used A Relief singles from Plate 11, including A Relief used by black grid cancel (census A31), position 71R11 used by partial cds cancel (census A32), A Relief with double transfer used by black grid cancel (census A40), position 39R11 used by parital black cds cancel (census A42), A Relief regummed (census A43), A Relief used by black target cancel (census A44), A Relief used by black grid cancel (census A48), position 11R11 used with black cancel (census A67), and A Relief used by black March 29 1861 dated cds (census A72). A few faults noted but overall a fine-v.f. and useful group of Plate 11 A Relief singles.  

Cat. value $4,800.

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(22) Group of eight 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, used A Relief singles from Plate 11, including A Relief with double transfer used by black grid cancel (census A78), A Relief with double transfer used with black grid cancel (census A79), A Relief used by partial black cds cancels (census A128), A Relief used with black grid cancel (census A124), A Relief used with black grid cancel (census A237), A Relief with straddle margin and guideline at left including part of stamp at left used by black cancel (census A248), A Relief used by black cds cancel (census A112), and A Relief used by black grid cancel (census A122) A few faults noted but overall a fine-v.f. and useful group of Plate 11 A Relief singles.

All ex. Celler except for census A237, cat. value $4,250.

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(22) Group of ten 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, used B Relief singles from Plate 11, including B Relief used by manuscript pen cancel (census B218), position 29R11 with double transfer used by red New York City carrier cancel (census B99), B Relief used by partial New York cds (census B155), B Relief used by “PAID” cancel (census B217), B Relief used by partial straightline “PAID” cancel (census B214), B Relief used by black target cancel (census B219), B Relief with double transfer used by black grid cancel (census B62), B Relief used by “PAID” in grid cancel (census B143), B Relief used by “PAID” and red cancels (census B262), and B Relief used by partial black cds (census B366). A few faults noted but overall a fine-v.f. and useful group of Plate 11 B Relief singles.

All ex. Celler except for census B366, cat. value $5,300+

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(22) Group of ten 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, used B Relief singles from Plate 11, including B Relief used by partial black CDS (census B41), B Relief with double transfer used by black cancel (census B122), B Relief with straddle margin and guideline at right used by “New York Apr 2” cds (census B162), B Relief used by partial black cds (census B123), B Relief used by partial “PAID” in grid cancel (census B164), B Relief with double transfer with partial “New York Jul 20” cds (census B259), position 41R11 with guideline at left used by black grid cancel (census B261), position 81L11 used by partial “New York Jul 31” cds (census B275), B Relief used by light black cancel (census B306), and B Relief used by black cancel (census B52). A few faults noted but overall a fine-v.f. and useful group of Plate 11 B Relief singles.

The following are ex. Celler: B41, B52, B122, B123, B162 & B164. Cat. value $5,300+

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(22) Group of ten 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, B Relief singles from Plate 11, including position 70L11 used by black grid cancel (census B182), position 100L11 with guideline at right used by New York cds cancel (census B190), position 28R11 used by partial black cds (census B193), B Relief used by black grid cancels with 1975 APS cert for pair (census B198a), position 97R11 used by black grid cancel (census B212), B Relief used by partial black Pittsburgh cds (census B222), B Relief used by partial dsc (census B232), B Relief used by partial black cds (census B233), B Relief used by black grid cancel (census B239), and B Relief used by partial black cds (census B244). A few faults noted but overall a fine-v.f. and useful group of Plate 11 B Relief singles.  

Cat. value $5,250.

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(22) Group of eight 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, B Relief stamps from Plate 11, comprising one pair and two strips of three including B Relief strip of three from column 8-10 on right pane with sheet margin at right used by grid cancels with original cover it was sent on included (census B245), B Relief strip of three with mottled impression used by three black grid cancels (census B266a-b-c), and B Relief horizontal pair with straightline "PAID" cancel (census B243a-b). A few faults noted but overall a fine-v.f. and useful group of Plate 11 B Relief multiples.  

Cat. value $4,850.

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(22) Group of  fifteen 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, B Relief singles including one pair from Plate 11, starting with position 81L11 reperforated at left used by black cancel (census B42), B Relief used with black grid cancel (census B46), B Relief with double transfer used by black cancel (census B63), B Relief used by light black cancel (census B64), B Relief used by partial black grid and cds cancels (census B65), B Relief horizontal pair used by grid cancels (census B66a-b), B Relief used by partial black cds cancel (census B67), B Relief used (census B70), B Relief used by black grid cancel, ex. Wagshal (census B71), B Relief mint (census B72), position 29R11 with double transfer used by black grid cancels (census B119), position 21R11 with guideline at left used by "PAID" cancels (census B120), position 87R11 used (census B145), and B Relief used by partial black cds (census 146). A few faults noted but overall a fine-v.f. and useful group of Plate 11 B Relief singles.  

Census A35/36/37/081/118 ex. Celler, cat. value $8,000+

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(22) 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, group of five covers (one with original contents), all franked with an A Relief from Plate 11, two solo frankings and three with other 1857-61 1¢ or 3¢ stamps. One cover from Vermilion, Ohio to Philadelphia with 1999 APS cert. Faults noted including damage to backflaps, cover edgewear or a few stamps affected from placement at edge but overall the 1¢ Plate 11 stamps are in fine-v.f. condition, a wonderful group ready for further study.

Census A35/36/37/081/118, cat. value $2,875+.

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(22) 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, group of eight items including six covers, one folded letter and one printed circular, all franked with a B Relief from Plate 11, some as solo frankings and some with other 1857-61 1¢ or 3¢ stamps. Wide variety of cds cancels including Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Dement Station, IL, faults noted including damage to backflaps, cover edgewear but overall the 1c Plate 11 stamps are in fine-v.f. condition, a wonderful group ready for further study.

Census B61/92/186/257/265 with 73, 89 & 189 ex. Celler, cat. value $4,600+.

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(22) 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type IIIa, group of eight items including six covers (one with original content) and two printed circulars, all franked with a B Relief from Plate 11, some as solo frankings and some with other 1857-61 1¢ or 3¢ stamps. One cover from IL to Somerston, OH is franked with a 1¢ Type V and a Type II from Plate 12. Faults noted including damage to backflaps, cover edgewear or a few stamps affected from placement at edge but overall the 1¢ Plate 11 stamps are in fine-v.f. condition, a wonderful group ready for further study.

Census B32/47/53/54/57/58/60/285, cat. value $4,600+.

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(24) 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type V, positions 31-32/41-42/51-52/61-62L10, unused with original gum, previously hinged in selvage only, plate block of eight showing full left sheet selvage with prominent “Toppan, Carpenter & Co. BANK NOTE ENGRAVERS. Phila. New York, Boston & Cincinnati” imprint and bold “No. 10.P.” plate number. A small skillful repair to the bottom left corner of the selvage is noted. Overall fine centering across this desirable imprint and plate number multiple from Plate 10.

With 2025 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $4,500.

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(24) 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin, positions 38-39/48-49L8, unused with original gum, previously hinged block of four, a few small inclusions visible but overall fine-v.f.

Cat value $800.

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(24) 1857-61 1¢ blue Franklin Type V, positions 75-77R5, used vertical strip of three with curl in hair on position 75R5, right stamp with a tiny thin otherwise a fine-v.f. Plate 5 strip of three.

With 2025 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $500 for used strip of three without any premium for plate variety on position 75R5.

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(24) 1857-61 1c blue Franklin Type V with double perforations at right near top, used with black circular grid cancel, fine-v.f.

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