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The Gregory Black Specialized Collection of the 18 1851 1¢ Issue, Type II (Sc. #7)
Sale No: 132
Lot No: 510
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Plate 3, o.g., lightly hinged, full bottom sheet margin with huge margins around encompassing portions of adjacent stamps at top and left, rich bold color and sharp detail impression, a Superb jumbo gem, awarded by the Philatelic Foundation the highest grade attainable, with 2011 P.F. & 2016 P.S.E. certificates Graded (P.F. Sup Gem 100J & P.S.E. Gem 100, SMQ $18,000 for 100). Scott No. 7; $2,000.
A PHENOMENAL MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE VERY SCARCE 1856 1¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE FROM PLATE 3. WITHOUT QUESTION, THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLE IN EXISTENCE.
The 1¢ stamps from Plate 3 where produced in the early spring of 1856, likely due to the compulsory prepayment of postage that was introduced after April 1st of 1855 and an increased demand for the 1¢ value. Also Plate 2, that was in production at the time, had a large plate flaw and there may have been concerns that the plate would deteriorate to a point that it would have to be withdrawn. There is no evidence why Plate 3 had a short life, but it assumed that due to numerous surface cracks developing during it's use that this was the main reason that the plate was deemed unfit for use. US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,000
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 511
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. O.g., lightly hinged, large to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, strong color and impression, Superb, a lovely mint gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $9,500). Scott No. 7; $1,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1851, 1¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,000
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 512
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Top margin horizontal pair, full o.g., margins clear to just scrolls at bottom and left with wide sheet margin at top, rich color and sharp impression in bright paper, Very Fine, a lovely mint marginal pair, with 2024 Crowe certificate. Scott No. 7; $2,300. US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,300
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 513
Symbol: (Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Horizontal strip of 5, no gum, full well balanced margins, strong color; small flaws affecting four stamp, Very Fine appearance, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 7; $1,875 for singles. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 514
Symbol: (Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Top right corner margin block of 4 (positions 9-10/19-20R2), no gum, enormous margins showing significant portions of adjacent stamps and full wide sheet selvage, rich bold color; crease in corner margin selvage and tiny internal tear in bottom left stamp, otherwise Extremely Fine, a lovely position multiple, with 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 7; $9,500. US$0 (Image)
Scott $9,500
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 515
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Position 9L1E, top margin single, neat circular grid handstamps, large to mostly enormous margins showing portions of adjacent stamps on three sides with wide sheet margin at top, bright vibrant plate one early color, a Superb jumbo gem,ex-Saadi, with 1989 & 2019 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (Sup Gem 100J, SMQ $3,500 for 100). Scott No. 7; $140.
A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE FROM PLATE ONE EARLY.
By way of comparison, the P.S.E. Population Report recorded only three examples receiving this ultimate grade. US$0 (Image)
Scott $140
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 516
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Bold Exeter, N.H. town cancel, large to enormous margins showing portions of adjacent stamps on all four sides, intensely rich color on fresh paper, a Superb jumbo, a striking used gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $3,000). Scott No. 7; $140.
AN OUTSTANDING USED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE II ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 517
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Blue Richmond, Va. town cancels, huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps on all sides, bright distinctive plate one early color, a Superb jumbo, with 1994 & 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $3,000). Scott No. 7; $140.
A WONDERFUL GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE II ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 518
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Position 91L2, bottom left corner margin single, neat Chicago, Ill. town cancel, clear to large margins with wide corner sheet margin, strong bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful corner margin position single from Plate Two, ex-Saadi, with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 7; $140. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 519
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, horizontal strip of six. Margins ample to just in, bright plate one early color, tied by blue grid handstamps on cover to Kirtland, O., with matching "Marysville, Cal, Mar 9" cds; strip with tiny tear between fourth and fifth stamps at top, small marginal corner crease at lower left, Very Fine,ex-Kapiloff. Scott No. 7; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE 6¢ TRANSCONTINENTAL RATE USAGE PAID BY A STRIP OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE ISSUE FROM PLATE ONE EARLY.
The six cent transcontinental rate was in effect from July 1st, 1851 to April 1st of 1855, after which prepayment was made compulsory at the 10¢ rate. There are a little over a half a dozen such multiples paying this rate from the Western Coast. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 520
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, right gutter margin horizontal strip of six. Positions 75-80L1E. Showing nearly all of gutterline at the edge of the sheet margin, margins ample to large at left and bottom, just in at top, double transfer in second and sixth stamps, tied by large blue segmented circular grid handstamps on cover to Painsville, O., matching "Marysville, Cal, Mar 29" cds; faint corner crease in left stamp at top, cover with backflap added, Very Fine,ex-Neinken, Wagshal & Eubanks. Scott No. 7; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE 6¢ TRANSCONTINENTAL RATE USAGE PAID BY A STRIP OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE ISSUE FROM PLATE ONE EARLY.
The six cent transcontinental rate was in effect from July 1st, 1851 to April 1st of 1855, after which prepayment was made compulsory at the 10¢ rate. There are a little over a half a dozen such multiples paying this rate from the Western Coast. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 521
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 7, 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, types II-IIIa-IIIa. Plate 1E, horizontal strip of 3 (positions 16-18R1E), circular grid cancels, center stamp showing wide break in frameline at top, margins clear to huge showing portions of adjacent stamps at top specifically the scrolls and plumes of position 7R1E (type I), rich bold color; left stamp with light corner crease at bottom left almost entirely in selvage, Very Fine,ex-Wagshal & Merlin, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 7, 8A; $2,340.
AN ATTRACTIVE USED MULTIPLE OF THE 1851, 1¢ COMBINATION TYPE FROM PLATE ONE EARLY CAPTURING THE BOTTOM PORTION OF POSITION 7R1E. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 522
Symbol: o/Cat No: 7, 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, types IIIa, II, II. Horizontal strip of 3 (positions 72-74R1E), blue "Way 6" in circle cancels on Lynchburg, Va., ample to large margins, bright vivid plate one early color; vertical crease in left stamp, otherwise Extremely Fine,ex-Caspary, Vogel, Gilbart & Saadi, with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 7, 8A; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 523
Symbol: Cat No: 7, 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, types II, IIIa, II, vertical strip of three. Positions 27/37/47R1E. Four even margins, on neat cover to Albany N.Y., tied by "Cayuga & Susqh. R.R., Jun 17" cds (Cayuga & Susquahanna Railroad), Very Fine,Towle 131-A-1, Rarity VII, with 2009 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 7, 8A; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Envelope put onto Route 1246 to be carried to Cayuga for transfer to Auburn & Rochester rail road for Albany. Reverse annotated by Ashbrook. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
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1851 1¢ Issue, Type IV (Sc. #9)
Sale No: 132
Lot No: 531
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. O.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), huge margins all around showing portions of adjacent stamps showing on three sides with full sheet margin at left, bold rich color, a Superb gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $9,500). Scott No. 9; $725.
AN STUNNING GEM ORIGINAL GUM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE IV ISSUE IN PERFECT CONDITION.
This is the sole example graded Gem 100, with only two stamps graded higher. US$0 (Image)
Scott $725
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 532
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Vertical pair, o.g., large to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at sides, strong color, a Superb jumbo, with very few mint pairs equals, SMQ value $7,500 for a single, with 2017 P.S.E. & 2020 P.F. certificates, both Graded (Superb 98J). Scott No. 9; $1,650.
A WONDERFUL GEM MINT ORIGINAL GUM PAIR OF THE 1852 1¢ TYPE IV IMPERFORATE ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 533
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Positions 31-35/41-45R1L, left margin block of 10 with horizontal gutter, small part o.g., margins large to slightly in at bottom and top of upper right stamp, rich color; horizontal creases through and between stamps, F.-V.F. appearance, still a rare large multiple. Scott No. 9; $8,650. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 534
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Top margin single, blue face free town cancels, large to enormous margins showing portions of adjacent stamps on three sides with wide sheet margin at top, rich color enhancing a sharp detailed impression on bright fresh paper, a Superb jumbo gem, one of eleven examples to receive this ultimate grade, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100J, SMQ $2,750 for 100). Scott No. 9; $100.
A MAGNIFICENT JUMBO MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1852 1¢ TYPE IV IMPERFORATE ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 535
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Position 91R1L, recut once at top, bottom left corner margin straddle-pane single showing full centerline with guide dot at bottom, light town cancel, huge margin showing significant portions of adjacent stamps at top and right with wide bottom selvage and extraordinarily wide straddle pane margin at left, strong vividly bright color, a Superb gem, a truly remarkable corner margin plate position single, one of ten examples to receive this ultimate grade, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100J, SMQ $2,750 for 100). Scott No. 9; $105.
A MAGNIFICENT GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1852, 1¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE ISSUE FULLY CAPTURING THE CENTERLINE AND ELUSIVE GUIDE DOT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PLATE. US$0 (Image)
Scott $105
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 536
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Position 89R1L, showing break in frameline at bottom, recut once at top, circular grid cancels, enormous margins encompassing significant portion of adjacent stamps, bold color; printing anomaly not mentioned in certificate (see story text), a Superb jumbo gem, this position showing this late plate stage break was described in Neinken "89R1L - An Oddity" on page 129, accompanied by an earlier printing example of position 89R1L showing bottom frameline complete, ex-Ishikawa, with 1978 P.F. & 2021 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $800). Scott No. 9; $250.
A small foreign thread, either stuck to the paper being printed on or had fallen on to the plate, shows up as a foreign matter break in the design just above the "ONE" at the bottom of Franklin's bust. US$0 (Image)
Scott $250
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 537
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Town cancel, large to enormous margins showing significant portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, deep color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $800). Scott No. 9; $100. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 538
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Position 80L1L. Recut once at top and bottom and with a double transfer, four huge margins showing parts of other stamps at top and left with sheet margin at right, deep rich color on bright paper, pretty red New Orleans town cancel surrounding Franklin's portrait, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp,ex-Vogel & Grassi, with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9; $100. US$0 (Image)
Scott $100
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 539
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Horizontal pair, New York town cancels, huge margins all around showing portions of adjacent stamp on three sides, strong color, Superb, a wonderful gem multiple, with 2011 P.F. & 2012 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98). Scott No. 9; $210. US$0 (Image)
Scott $210
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 540
Symbol: oCat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Bottom right corner margin block of 6 (Positions 88-90/98-100R1L), bold Pleasant Run, Tex. balloon type town cancels, margins huge with wide sheet margins at bottom and right, strong bold color, an Extremely Fine gem,ex-Vogel & Eubanks. Scott No. 9; $1,960 for block & pair.
A REMARKABLE USED CORNER MARGIN BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 1852 1¢ TYPE IV IMPERFORATE - WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST USED MULTIPLE KNOWN TO EXIST. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,960 for block & pair
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 541
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, horizontal pair and right gutterline margin strip of five. Positions 94-95L1 & 96-100L1. Both pair and strip with full sheet margin at bottom and full margins only just touching design at top, on 1852, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Pittsburgh, Pa., all tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Mar 5" cds's, reverse with bold blue "R. E. Raimond, General Shipping and Commission Merchant, San Francisco" corner card handstamp with sailing ship illustration, 1857 docketing on front; strip (center stamp with printing paper wrinkle) lifted and hinged back in place, Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A WONDERFUL CORNER MARGIN STRIP AND MATCHING PAIR OF THE 1852 1¢ TYPE IV ISSUE ON UPRATED USAGE FROM SAN FRANCISCO. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 542
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, two singles. In different shades, in combination with four margin 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A), all tied by three strikes of "Philadelphia, Pa., May 2" cds on 1853 folded letter from the Winans correspondence to St. Petersburg, Russia at the 5¢ British Open mail rate, red New York, Br. Pkt., May 4 exchange cds, reverse with London transit cds and red "Seebrief per England und Aachen" (5.17) transit cds, London manuscript "1/-" debit rating, blue manuscript "3/11" silbergroschen rating; 1¢ stamp at right with two vertical pre-use creases, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A RARE EARLY 1851 ISSUE TRANSATLANTIC USE TO ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA.
William Louis Winans was a noted railway pioneer, who traveled to Russia in 1843 as part of a $3 million contract to supply railroad locomotives and cars for the new railroad between St. Petersburg and Moscow. From 1852, William was the chief manager of the Russian operation, which had a lucrative contract as it was reported their contracted fees were 17 times higher than in any other country in Europe. During the Crimean War the firm's operations expanded, and Winans acted as the U.S. vice-consul in St. Petersburg. The contract expired in 1862. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 543
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Margins large to just in, in combination with 1851, 3¢ dull red, vertical strip of three (11A), all tied by grid handstamps, bold red "New Orleans, La., May 1" balloon cds on folded letter sheet to Tampico, Mexico, oval "Veracruz, 1 Mayo, 1855" entry date stamp and matching "4" reales rate handstamp; cover file fold affecting bottom stamp in 3¢ strip, otherwise Very Fine and scarce franking, Illustrated in Simpson and Alexander on page 276, ex-Neinken, Wagshal & Iwate, signed Ashbrook, with 1973 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 544
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, horizontal strip of three. Positions 71-73L1L, left stamp triple transfer, one inverted, recut twice at top and once at bottom (only four such recuts on plate). Huge margins to clear including part of sheet margin at left, tied by neat strike of "Boston & Providence R.R., Feb 11" route agent cds (Boston & Providence Railroad) on cover with original contents to Cambridge, Mass.; folded between right stamps prior to use, cover with small top edge taped tear, Extremely Fine appearance, a desirable example of the triple transfer/one inverted position used on a cover with railroad route agent marking (Towle 70-A-1, Rarity VIII), ex-Vogel. Scott No. 9; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 545
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Strip of 3, deep rich color, large margins to in at bottom, manuscript cancelled on blue cover to Bidwells Bar, Butte County, Cal. bearing red oval Adams & Co., Los Angeles express handstamp with matching "Paid" in oval, additionally struck in transit with blue "Adams & Co., San Francisco, Jan 22" double-circle datestamp, Very Fine and scarce use. Scott No. 9; Estimate $400 - 600.
The Adams location at Los Angeles is quite scarce as it was a small town at this time and had little to do with the gold rush. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
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1851 1¢ Issue, Types I, Ib, Ia & Ic (Sc. #5-6
Sale No: 132
Lot No: 501
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 5
1851, 1¢ blue, type I. Position 71E, ample margins showing complete design except just in at bottom right, excellent impression and color, blue town cancel, two light creases (so minor that the last time this was sold by Siegel in the 1991 Rarity Sale, it was described as only having a vert. crease), F.-V.F. appearance,ex-Newbury, with 1992 P.S.E. certificate, missing 1987 P.F. certificate (#178334). Scott No. 5; $45,000.
A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 1¢ BLUE SHOW THE FULL TYPE I CHARACTERISTICS.
The 1851 1¢ Blue Type I stamp, featuring Benjamin Franklin, was produced by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. using intaglio (steel line engraving). A master steel die engraved with Franklin's portrait - based on a bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon - was used to create a transfer roll, which impressed the design multiple times onto a soft steel printing plate of 200 positions; the plate was hardened and used to print blue ink onto imperforate sheets that were later cut apart by hand. "Type I" refers to the earliest plate state, distinguished by its complete, delicate outer frame lines before later recutting altered the design, making surviving Type I examples very rare. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 502
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 5A
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib. Position 6R1E, top margin single, blue Philadelphia, Pa. town cancels, margins large at side showing small portions of the adjacent "7R1E type I" at right, just shaving scrolls at bottom with full sheet margin at top, rich bright blue color, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Newbury, with 1978 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5A; $11,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1851 1¢ TYPE IB ISSUE FROM POSITION 6R1E.
Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp. Only six positions on Plate 1 Early are Type Ib: Positions 3-6R and 8-9R. Type Ib is distinguished by showing complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. All Type Ib stamps are very scarce, and the two best examples (8R and 6R offered here) are rare. It is interesting to noted that this stamp was sold in a Siegel Rarity sale in 1978 for $2,700 (Hammer), versus a catalog value of $950. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 503
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 5A
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib. Position 4R1E, neat unobtrusive "1ct" boxed cancel of St. Louis, Mo. margin even and well clear of design all around with wide sheet margin at top, bright plate one early color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Gorham, with 1991, 2003 and 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85 XQ), by way of comparison the SMQ value for VF-XF 85 is $12,500. Scott No. 5A; $6,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL SOUND ATTRACTIVELY USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 1¢ TYPE IB ISSUE FROM PLATE ONE EARLY.
Type Ib was issued exclusively as an imperforate stamp from Plate 1 Early. Only six positions on Plate 1E - specifically 3R1E through 6R1E, and 8R1E through 9R1E - produced stamps that qualify as Type Ib. These are characterized by a complete design at the top and an almost complete design at the bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (along with 7R1E) displayed a complete design at both top and bottom. However, unlike position 7R1E, small portions of the bottom designs on the Type Ib positions were later ironed out during the entry of subjects below them.Complete images including certificate(s): View gallery or Download PDF (8.2MB). US$0 (Image)
Scott $6,000
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 504
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 5A
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib. Positions 4-6R1E, top margin horizontal strip of 3 (positions 4-6R1E), blue grid cancels and faint red Louisiana town on left stamp, margins clear to touching at bottom left and slightly in at left side, rich bright Plate One Early color; right stamp with the slightest of crease and tiny margin tear at right, Very Fine, accompanied by cover front from which this strip originated, Scott catalog value for 4-5R1E pair and 6R1E single, ex-Waterhouse, Neinken, Wagshal & Merlin. Scott No. 5A; $25,000; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE 1851 1¢ TYPE 1B TOP MARGIN STRIP WHICH INCLUDES 6R1E - ONE OF THE TWO BEST TYPE 1B EXAMPLES.
Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp. Six positions on Plate 1 Early provided stamps qualifying as Type Ib - Positions 3-6R and 8-9R - distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, small portions of the bottoms were burnished away, with the exception of 7R. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type. US$7,500-10,000 (Image)
Scott $25,000 Est. $7,500-10,000
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 505
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 6
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia. Position 100L4, light unobtrusive town cancel, large beautifully balanced margins all around, with rich color and a sharp detailed impression, an Extremely Fine gem,ex-Vogel & Merlin, with 2011 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF 90, SMQ $18,000). Scott No. 6; $9,250.
A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE IA, OUTSTANDING IN EVERY RESPECT - AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE FOR THE DISCERNING COLLECTOR.
Produced only from 18 of the 20 subjects in the bottom row of both panes of Plate 4, the 1¢ imperforate, type Ia owes it's rarity to the short three month period that the Plate 4 imperforates where produced. This stamp in sound condition and encompassed by large margins is one of the finest that exists. US$0 (Image)
Scott $9,250
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 506
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 6
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia. Position 100L4, bottom margin single, neat New Orleans, La. town cancels, clear to ample margins with full sheet margin at bottom, rich bold color enhancing a sharp impression, Very Fine, with 1986 & 1991 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 6; $9,250.
AN ATTRACTIVE SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 1¢ TYPE 1A IMPERFORATE ISSUE.
Produced only from 18 of the 20 subjects in the bottom row of both panes of Plate 4, the 1¢ imperforate, type Ia owes it's rarity to the short three month period that the Plate 4 imperforates where produced. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 507
Symbol: Cat No: 6
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia. Position 93L4. Fine single with rich color, neatly tied by indistinct town cancel on fresh unsealed cover to Foxboro, Mass., endorsed "Paid" and "Circular" at left, Very Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 6; $14,000 on cover; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE ON COVER USAGE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE IA ISSUE ON AN IMMACULATE COVER.
Produced only from 18 of the 20 subjects in the bottom row of both panes of Plate 4, the 1¢ imperforate, type Ia owes it's rarity to the short three month period that the Plate 4 imperforates where produced. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
Scott $14,000 on cover Est. $3,000-4,
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 508
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 6b var.
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ic, "F" relief. Position 91R4, light manuscript cancels, large evenly balanced margins all around, rich intense color and sharp impression clear showing plume characteristics at bottom, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1998, 2005 & 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95). Scott No. 6b var.; $4,750 for pen cancel.
AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE IC FROM RELIEF "F", POSITION 91R4 - ONE OF THE TWO BEST EXAMPLES OF THIS SCARCE TYPE.
Positions 91R and 96R on Plate 4 come from the bottom row and have the full plume at bottom left and partly complete plume at right (a sub-type of Type Ia). These two are the most desirable examples of Type Ic. Other Type Ic positions on the plate are less distinct. Neinken states that Position 91R4, offered here, yields the best example of the rare Type Ic. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 509
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 6b, 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, types IIIa, Ic, IIIa. Horizontal strip of 3 (Positions 82-84L4), town cancels, margins huge at top and left to into framelines at bottom, deep rich color, F.-V.F., this has been signed an plated by Ashbrook on reverse as a III, Ic, IIIa combination (see story text), with 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 6b, 8A; $5,750 for singles.
A RARE COMBINATION MULTIPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ IMPERFORATE ISSUE FROM PLATE 4 BEARING BOTH IC & TWO TYPE IIIA.
This strip was submitted to the Philatelic Foundation as a type III, Ic, IIIa combination as stated by Ashbrook on the reverse, however the Foundation certificate opinion shows that they believed that this strip was from the early printing of plate 4 in which position 81L4 (a type IIIa-III transitional position) still retained a complete frameline at bottom and has stated this to be a type IIIa, Ic, IIIa combination contrary to Ashbrook's notation. US$0 (Image)
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1851 1¢ Issue, Types III & IIIa (Sc. #8-8A)
Sale No: 132
Lot No: 524
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8
1851, 1¢ blue, type III. Position 73R4, huge margins all around including part of three adjoining stamps, intense Plate 4 color with a sharp flawless impression clearly showing breaks in outer lines, light strike of town cancel, a Superb jumbo gem,ex-Merlin & Iwate, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $32,500). Scott No. 8; $1,650.
A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 1¢ TYPE III GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY THE P.S.E. - THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONE OF ONLY TWO TO ACHIEVE IT.
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. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 525
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8
1851, 1¢ blue, type III. Position 61R4, showing clear break at top and wide break in frameline at bottom, left margin single, neat face free town cancel, large evenly balanced margins with wide sheet margin, gorgeous intensely rich color enhancing a crisp detailed impression, Superb, with 1979, 1994 P.F. & 2020 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $21,000). Scott No. 8; $1,650.
A STUNNING MARGINAL EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 1¢ TYPE III GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E.
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. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 526
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8 var.
1851, 1¢ blue, type III, Position 99R2. Manuscript cancels, ample to mostly large margins with wide breaks in frameline at top and bottom clearly visible, lovely rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1984 & 2020 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90). Scott No. 8 var.; $5,250.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE III IMPERFORATE FROM THE THE POSITION BEARING THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THIS TYPE - POSITION 99R2.
The 99R2 was a fresh entry over an original entry on the plate (portions of which can be seen in the right scrolls), which was short transferred at both the top and bottom. Because of this very short transfer at top and bottom of the design, it produced the widest breaks in the top and bottom outer lines, giving us the finest example of type III. US$0 (Image)
Scott $5,250
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 527
Symbol: Cat No: 8 var.
1851, 1¢ blue, type III, position 99R2. Large to huge margins including part of bottom sheet margin, just barely in at left, intense color and sharp impression, tied by grid cancel on June 1, 1856 light blue Philadelphia printed circular handsomely addressed to Washington Pa., endorsed "Circular" at top, fresh and Very Fine,ex-Gross & Iwate. Scott No. 8 var.; $15,000.
A CHOICE 1¢ 1851 IMPERFORATE TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2 USED ON A BEAUTIFUL GEM CIRCULAR.
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. The most notable exception is Position 99R2. According to the Neinken book, "The 99R2 stamp is a fresh entry, that was short transferred both at top and bottom, over an original entry that had been erased… The reason that 99R2 is the finest example of Type III is because of its very short transfer at top and at bottom, giving us the wide breaks in these lines." (p. 184). US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 528
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8A
1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, plate 4. Relief "C", showing clear break in frameline at top, light town cancels, huge to enormous margins showing significant portions of adjacent stamps at sides, rich intense color enhancing a sharp crisp impression, a Superb jumbo, an extraordinary used stamp from the scarcer plate four, ex-Saadi, with 1989 & 2019 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $16,250). Scott No. 8A; $1,250.
ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE IIIA IMPERFORATE FROM PLATE 4.
For comparison, the P.S.E. Population Report only three examples with such grade with no examples grading higher.
Plate 4 imperforate stamps are desirable and rare since they were issued in April-June 1857 shortly before perforations were introduced. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 529
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa. Position 17R4, showing clear wide break in frameline at top, neat blue town corner cancel, full well balanced margins, deep bold color and strong detailed impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, signed Ashbrook, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $4,500) for any type IIIa, this is the scarcer Plate 4. Scott No. 8A; $1,250.
AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE IIIA IMPERFORATE ISSUE FROM PLATE FOUR. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 530
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa. Horizontal pair (Positions 78-79L4), two strikes of neat "Paid" cancels, both stamps showing wide breaks in framline at top, ample to mostly large margins, rich vibrant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine,ex-Wagshal & Middendorf, with 1978 & 2010 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 8A; $2,500.
AN OUTSTANDING USED PAIR OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE IIIA IMPERFORATE ISSUE FROM PLATE FOUR. US$0 (Image)
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1857 1¢ Issue, Type II (Sc. #20)
Sale No: 132
Lot No: 553
Symbol: (Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II. Plate 2, top margin single, no gum, well centered with rich deep color on bright fresh paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a lovely unused single, with 2020 P.F. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $525). Scott No. 20; $375. US$0 (Image)
Scott $375
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Lot No: 554
Symbol: Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II. Top margin block of 6 with full vertical gutterline at left (positions 1-3/11-13R12), full o.g., showing tiny portion of position 10L12 to left of centerline, rich bright color; couple tiny thins spots in sheet margin only, Fine and rare, with 1980 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 20; $8,200 for block & pair.
A RARE SOUND MINT CORNER POSITION MULTIPLE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE II FROM PLATE 12. US$0 (Image)
Scott $8,200 for block & pair
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 555
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II. Light red town cancel, exceptional centering amid nicely balanced margins, beautiful deep rich color, full perforations, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1995 & 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,400). Scott No. 20; $275.
A WONDERFULLY CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE II ISSUE BEARING A COMPLEMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.
By way of comparison, the P.S.E. has graded only three stamps with the grade of "95", with none higher. US$0 (Image)
Scott $275
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Sale No: 132
Lot No: 556
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II. Position 90L2, right margin single, light face free town cancel, choice centering, beautiful deep rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely used marginal single with wonderful eye appeal, with 2010 P.S.E., 2003 & 2020 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $850). Scott No. 20; $275. US$0 (Image)
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1857 1¢ Issue, Types I & Ia (Sc. #18-19)
Sale No: 132
Lot No: 546
Symbol: Cat No: 18
1861, 1¢ blue, type I. Block of 4 (positions 25-26/35-36L12), o.g., lightly hinged, top stamps showing double transfer variety, beautifully centered throughout with rich vibrant color; top left corner perf added on top left stamp mention on P.F. certificate only, otherwise Extremely Fine, a magnificent and rare mint multiple, with 2017 P.S.E. & 2021 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 18; $14,000.
STILL ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM BLOCKS OF FOUR OF THE 1861, 1¢ TYPE I ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
