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**1c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-9) continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1403		1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Vertical strip of three, Positions 10/20/30R1E, Position 10 the only Ty. II position on plate one early to show complete design at top, margins virtually all around, dark color and clear impression from a later printing, each with neat grid cancel, Position 20 small surface flaw at bottom right, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Position 10 is a seldom-seen and important item for the 1c 1851-57 specialist (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,325.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1404		1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 2 Crack (7 var). Reconstruction of the Plate 2 crack with Positions 1-3/12-13/23/33L2, Positions 1L is the dropped-relief variety, Position 2 with large to huge margins incl. part of top left sheet corner margin (Position 2 and 3 creases, Position 1 tiny thin spot), phenomenal Extremely Fine appearance, others Fine, it it believed that the crack existed on all sheets printed and extended into Position 33 later, as a result is difficult to find from the imperforate printing (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,175.00 SOLD for $1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1405		1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 3 (7). Horizontal strip of three, margins essentially all around, shows traces of two adjoining stamps at top, unmistakable deep shade characteristic of this printing, neat circular datestamps, faults (creases), almost unnoticeable on left stamp, Very Fine-Extremely Fine appearance and rare, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate, listed in Scott but unpriced as a strip of three, Scott Retail as used single and pair (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,250.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1406		1c Blue, Ty. II-II/II-II/III-IIIA (7-7/7- 7/8-8A). Positions 79-80/89-90/99-100R2, block of six containing Position 99R2, original gum, h.r. at top, huge margins to just in at top, including bottom right corner sheet margins, Position 89R2 with pronounced double transfer, vertical crease affects right stamps, top left stamp sealed tear at top, the most important stamp (bottom left, Position 99R2) is completely sound VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF SIX FROM THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE RIGHT PANE OF PLATE 2. THIS PHENOMENAL MULTIPLE CONTAINS THE ONLY TWO STAMPS ON THE PLATE THAT ARE NOT TYPE II. IT ALSO CONTAINS TWO OF THE MOST PRONOUNCED DOUBLE TRANSFERS ON ANY CLASSIC UNITED STATES PRINTING PLATE, ONE OF WHICH IS THE FAMOUS POSITION 99R2. A MULTIPLE OF THE HIGHEST ORDER OF RARITY. Plate 2 was made in late 1855, and consists of 198 stamps that are Type II, one position that is Type III (99R2) and one that is Type IIIA (100R2). Guide dots were used to correctly lay out the spacing for the plate. According to the Neinken book, Positions 79 and 89 were transferred perfectly using their guide dots. However, the guide dot to the south-east of Position 88R2, which was used to align the single B Relief for Position 99R2, was placed far out of line. The misplaced dot was accidentally used and the bed of the press was moved too far, resulting in the bottom part of the A Relief being transferred into the bottom part of Position 89 (and in the margin below this position) by mistake. "The original entry of Position 99R was out of place and so it was erased or burnished out, but seemingly no attempt was made to erase the parts of the A Relief transferred into the bottom of Position 89R." When the fresh entry was made in Position 99R a full transfer of the design was not possible without running into the error in Position 89R. The position was therefore short transferred at top, and apparently also at bottom, creating the finest example of Type III found on any plate (see pp. 183-184 of Neinken book). With copy of 1981 P.F. certificate. From our 1981 Rarities sale and offered to the market for the first time in 31 years. Scott Retail as block of four of No. 7 and pair of these positions (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	54,500.00 SOLD for $120,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1407		1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Huge margins to full, including sheet margin at bottom, deep rich color, light strike of grid cancel leaves the type characteristics clearly visible, small filled-in thin spot, faint vertical crease, slight toning at top VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE FOUR-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2. THIS POSITION PRODUCED THE BEST EXAMPLE OF TYPE III, WITH THE WIDEST BREAKS AT TOP AND BOTTOM. Plate 2 was made in late 1855, and consists of 198 stamps that are Type II, one position that is Type III (99R2) and one that is Type IIIA (100R2). Guide dots were used to correctly lay out the spacing for the plate. According to the Neinken book, Positions 79 and 89 were transferred perfectly using their guide dots. However, the guide dot to the south-east of Position 88R2, which was used to align the single B Relief for Position 99R2, was placed far out of line. The misplaced dot was accidentally used and the bed of the press was moved too far, resulting in the bottom part of the A Relief being transferred into the bottom part of Position 89 (and in the margin below this position) by mistake. "The original entry of Position 99R was out of place and so it was erased or burnished out, but seemingly no attempt was made to erase the parts of the A Relief transferred into the bottom of Position 89R." When the fresh entry was made in Position 99R a full transfer of the design was not possible without running into the error in Position 89R. The position was therefore short transferred at top, and apparently also at bottom, creating the finest example of Type III found on any plate (see pp. 183-184 of Neinken book). Signed Ashbrook. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	12,500.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
1408		1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Huge margins to full incl. part of adjoining stamp at right, rich color on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, clear breaks at both top and bottom EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III IMPERFORATE, WITH WIDE MARGINS, WONDERFUL COLOR AND IN SOUND CONDITION. Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. This stamp is notable both for its overall condition and also for the clear breaks which are evident at both top and bottom. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,000.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1409		1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, three large to huge margins, ample at top, clear breaks in outer framelines at top and bottom, lovely color and sharp impression, partial circular datestamp across top left VERY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE FROM PLATE FOUR. With 1999 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,750.00 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1410		1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, full to large margins, clearly showing the design characteristics with a wide break at top and clear break at bottom, bright color, neat pen cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1981 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,350.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1411		1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, disturbed original gum, margins all around except just in to frameline at bottom, deep rich color, Very Fine, attractive example of this type and difficult to find in unused condition with original gum, with 1992 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	6,000.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1412		1c Blue, Ty. II-IIIa (7, 8A). Positions 95-96R1E, horizontal pair, B-A Reliefs, right stamp Ty. IIIa, large to huge margins virtually all around including bottom sheet margin, beautiful Plate 1 Early color, New York circular datestamp, minute scuff speck in right margin, clear of design and of little consequence, otherwise Extremely Fine, handsome and scarce combination pair (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,500.00 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1413		1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 77R4, large to huge margins, beautiful color and clear impression, wide break in top frameline, neat circular datestamp, Extremely Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,100.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

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