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THE ALLAN FOX COLLECTION OF ONE CENT BLUE 1851 ISSUE continued...

PLATE THREE continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
61 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 12-17R3, an impressive and extremely rare used horizontal strip of six, ample to large margins at top and mostly at sides, bottom margin ranging from large to cut in or irregular on three stamps, otherwise sound#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 12-17R3, an impressive and extremely rare used horizontal strip of six, ample to large margins at top and mostly at sides, bottom margin ranging from large to cut in or irregular on three stamps, otherwise sound, deep luxuriant color and strong impressions, three strikes of unobtrusive "New-York/Apr 22" c.d.s., overall a fine and exceedingly rare multiple from plate 3, with this strip of six being the largest used multiple known from plate 3 (one other faulty vertical strip of six exists); cataloged simply as three used pairs; ex-Cipolla (acquired privately). (Image) as three pairs $4,500.00

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction
62 ogbl 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 19-2029-30R3, an immensely rare mint right sheet-margin block of four, being one of only four recorded unused blocks from the short-lived plate 3, possessing ample to mostly large margins all around (including#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 19-20/29-30R3, an immensely rare mint right sheet-margin block of four, being one of only four recorded unused blocks from the short-lived plate 3, possessing ample to mostly large margins all around (including a sizable 10mm sheet margin at right), bottom left stamp with irregular margin at left and a small tear, strikingly intense color and impressions on bright paper, large part slightly disturbed o.g., vertical crease largely between the stamps, overall very fine appearance, with three of the stamps being among the finest appearing original gum stamps from plate 3 known; this block compares favorably in condition to the other three existing multiples (two of which are blocks of four and one is the "Armitage" block of eight); any unused examples or multiples from plate 3 are very rare in any condition; the Scott catalog lists but does not price mint or used blocks of four, we have cataloged this simply as four o.g. singles; ex-Cipolla (acquired privately). (Image) as four singles $36,000.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
63 c 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 41R3, a very scarce left sheet-margin imprint single, showing nter. Casilear & Co. BANK NOTE E portion of the imprint, in addition to a portion of the No. (3) imprint which is almost never seen, margins mostl#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 41R3, a very scarce left sheet-margin imprint single, showing "nter. Casilear & Co. BANK NOTE E" portion of the imprint, in addition to a portion of the "No." (3) imprint which is almost never seen, margins mostly ample to just touching, distinctive plate 3 deep luxuriant color, tied to printed circular and market review dated September 19, 1856 by "New-York/Oct 15" c.d.s., very fine; imprint copies from plate 3 are exceptionally rare, particularly on cover, this being the finer of only two such imprint examples recorded on cover, both of which are found in the Fox collection (see lot #65); ex-Cowitt. (Image) Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction
64 c 7, 11 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 43-44R3, horizontal pair, and a single 3c Dull red, Ty. I (11), the former with ample to large margins all around and possessing incredibly rich color and impression, the latter with ample to large margins as well,#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 43-44R3, horizontal pair, and a single 3c Dull red, Ty. I (#11), the former with ample to large margins all around and possessing incredibly rich color and impression, the latter with ample to large margins as well, all neatly tied to attractive 1857 folded letter to Intra, Italy by "New Orleans, La./Dec 30" c.d.s., red "New-York/Jan 7/Br. Pkt." transit c.d.s., boxed British "GB/1F60c" marking (said to be the second earliest use of this marking), various other transit and arrival pmks. on reverse, very fine and exceedingly choice; not only is the use of a pair from the elusive plate 3 to a foreign destination rare, this combination of 5c postage pays the scarce three-month rate to Italy; signed and plated on reverse by Stanley B. Ashbrook; ex-Cowitt. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
65 c 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 51R3, a very scarce left sheet-margin imprint single, showing Engravers Phila. New York. Bo(ston) portion of the imprint, margins ample to just touching, deep luxuriant color distinctive to stamps from plate 3#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 51R3, a very scarce left sheet-margin imprint single, showing "Engraver's Phila. New York. Bo(ston)" portion of the imprint, margins ample to just touching, deep luxuriant color distinctive to stamps from plate 3, tied to canary colored cover to Ripton, Vermont by blue "Montpelier/Sep 24/1857" c.d.s., fine; imprint copies from plate 3 are exceptionally rare, particularly on cover, this being one of only two such imprint examples recorded on cover; ex-Cipolla (acquired privately). (Image) Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
66 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 53R3, used, neat portion of town cancel, mostly large margins, including a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, fresh color and a strong impression, a very fine example from the scarce plate 3.#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 53R3, used, neat portion of town cancel, mostly large margins, including a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, fresh color and a strong impression, a very fine example from the scarce plate 3. (Image) $600.00

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
67 c 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 66R3, four ample to mostly large margins, deep rich plate 3 color, cancelled by two single ruled manuscript lines as a precancel and used on a buff colored cover addressed to East Hebron, Maine, minor edge wear t#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 66R3, four ample to mostly large margins, deep rich plate 3 color, cancelled by two single ruled manuscript lines as a precancel and used on a buff colored cover addressed to East Hebron, Maine, minor edge wear to the cover, overall very fine; a most unusual precancel usage of a stamp from the scarce plate 3; signed as a precancel on reverse by Stanley B. Ashbrook; ex-Cowitt. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
68 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 68R3, strong double transfer variety, four mostly large margins, deep rich color and a strong impression showing the double transfer exceptionally well, tied to neat cover to East Canaan, Conn. by New-YorkApr 8#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 68R3, strong double transfer variety, four mostly large margins, deep rich color and a strong impression showing the double transfer exceptionally well, tied to neat cover to East Canaan, Conn. by "New-York/Apr 8/1857" c.d.s., very fine; any plate 3 stamp on cover is scarce, but particularly so this choice and with the double transfer; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $850.00+

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction
69 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 7585R3, vertical pair, large to huge margins all around, including showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, intense shade distinctive to stamps from plate 3, plus its impression is deeply etched, unobtrusiv#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 75/85R3, vertical pair, large to huge margins all around, including showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, intense shade distinctive to stamps from plate 3, plus its impression is deeply etched, unobtrusive strikes of "PAID" in grid cancels, extremely fine; an exceptionally choice used pair from this scarce plate; 1973 PF certificate; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $1,500.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction
70 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 91R3, a superb used example from this elusive plate, being a partial left straddle-pane margin example, featuring large to exceptionally large margins all around, including showing a bit of the adjoining stamp at#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 91R3, a superb used example from this elusive plate, being a partial left straddle-pane margin example, featuring large to exceptionally large margins all around, including showing a bit of the adjoining stamp at top, plus its color and impression could not be more prooflike on wonderfully fresh paper, light wide-bar grid cancel which complements its marvelous overall eye appeal, an extremely fine gem in every regard; accompanied by a 1976 letter from Mortimer L. Neinken to Richard Cowitt in which he confirmed the plate position and described this stamp as a "gem"; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $600.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
71 EDU 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, plate 3, attractive single with four full and well balanced margins, plus its color is particularly strong, tied to a May 6, 1856 folded entire by a Savannah, Geo. c.d.s., additionally the stamp has a central strike of a P#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, plate 3, attractive single with four full and well balanced margins, plus its color is particularly strong, tied to a May 6, 1856 folded entire by a "Savannah, Geo." c.d.s., additionally the stamp has a central strike of a "PAID" straightline handstamp cancel, this being the earliest known usage of a stamp from plate 3 on cover, very fine; signed S.B.A. (Stanley B. Ashbrook) on reverse and specifically described by him as the earliest known usage; ex-Cowitt. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
72 c 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, a scarce single from plate 3, featuring incredibly intense color in a very deep shade, four ample margins, tied to blue colored cover by black circular grid and matching red Boston, Mass.24 Dec c.d.s., locally addressed, s#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, a scarce single from plate 3, featuring incredibly intense color in a very deep shade, four ample margins, tied to blue colored cover by black circular grid and matching red "Boston, Mass./24 Dec" c.d.s., locally addressed, some minor extraneous addressing ink at bottom right of cover, very fine; 1978 PF certificate. (Image) $850.00

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction
PLATE FOUR
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
73 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 2-4L4, an extremely rare horizontal strip of three of the imperforate 1851 One Cent Type II from the top row of plate 4, the only row on the plate 4 sheet that produced Ty. II stamps (all of the other positions#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 2-4L4, an extremely rare horizontal strip of three of the imperforate 1851 One Cent Type II from the top row of plate 4, the only row on the plate 4 sheet that produced Ty. II stamps (all of the other positions yielded Ty. III or IIIa stamps), margins range from just in to mostly large, exceptionally strong color and highly detailed impressions on bright paper, neat manuscript cancel, nearly very fine for this important multiple, not priced by Scott as a strip, catalogs $3,400.00 as a pair and a single with handstamped postmarks; signed Ashbrook, as well as being accompanied by a note from Jerome Wagshal plating the strip and disagreeing with Ashbrook's plating (by one position); ex-Cowitt. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
74 ng 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 10L4, an extremely rare and striking unused top right corner straddle-margin and centerline example of the imperforate 1851 One Cent Type II from the top row of plate 4, the only row on the plate 4 sheet that pro#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 10L4, an extremely rare and striking unused top right corner straddle-margin and centerline example of the imperforate 1851 One Cent Type II from the top row of plate 4, the only row on the plate 4 sheet that produced Ty. II stamps (all of the other positions yielded Ty. III or IIIa stamps), this being perhaps the finest unused example extant from the elusive plate 4, boasting four large to enormous margins all around, including a sizable 6mm sheet margin which shows the complete centerline, just barely touching at one point at top left, radiant color and a sharp prooflike impression on brilliantly fresh paper, extremely fine; the catalog value quoted in the Scott Specialized catalog is presumably for an example with o.g., however we have yet to see an o.g. example from plate 4; a highly important stamp for the One Cent Blue specialist; 1979 PF certificate; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $3,500.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
75 O 8A 8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 51L4, an exceptionally scarce left sheet-margin imprint single, with a large portion of the imprint showing in the sizable sheet margin measuring 5mm, other margins full to just touching the design, deep luxur#8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 51L4, an exceptionally scarce left sheet-margin imprint single, with a large portion of the imprint showing in the sizable sheet margin measuring 5mm, other margins full to just touching the design, deep luxuriant color and a crisp detailed impression, neat portion of a town c.d.s., small thin spot at top of little consequence, otherwise very fine; an important imprint single, as Neinken states "Stamps from Plate 4 showing part of the imprint are very rare"; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $1,250.00+

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
76 O 8A 8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 57L4, a wonderfully choice used example of this scarce type from Plate 4, featuring four uniformly large and well balanced margins, gorgeous intense color and impression, unobtrusive New York c.d.s., extremely fin#8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 57L4, a wonderfully choice used example of this scarce type from Plate 4, featuring four uniformly large and well balanced margins, gorgeous intense color and impression, unobtrusive New York c.d.s., extremely fine gem; acquired for Mr. Fox by Richard Cowitt in a July 1982 Robert A. Siegel sale for $1,000.00, when the stamp cataloged $525.00 at the time, and accompanied by Mr. Cowitt's comments on the stamp and his notes on its plate position. (Image) $1,250.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
77 O 8A 8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 58L4, a gem used example of this scarce stamp, featuring outstanding margins, ranging from full at top to huge on the other three sides, including showing equal substantial portions of the adjoining stamps both at#8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 58L4, a gem used example of this scarce stamp, featuring outstanding margins, ranging from full at top to huge on the other three sides, including showing equal substantial portions of the adjoining stamps both at left and at right, lovely bright color and impression on fresh paper, particularly light and unobtrusive town c.d.s., extremely fine; a stamp with great eye appeal; 1976 PF certificate; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $1,250.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
78 O 8 8, 1c Blue, Ty. III, position 61L4, a magnificent quality partial imprint single of this rare stamp, quite likely being one of the finest existing imprint examples of a Type III stamp from Plate 4, showing unusually wide breaks both at t#8, 1c Blue, Ty. III, position 61L4, a magnificent quality partial imprint single of this rare stamp, quite likely being one of the finest existing imprint examples of a Type III stamp from Plate 4, showing unusually wide breaks both at top and bottom, possessing outstanding margins all around, including a large portion (3½mm) of the sheet margin at left which displays a nice portion of the sheet's imprint, lovely sumptuously rich color and impression on fresh paper, very light mostly face free c.d.s. at bottom, extremely fine in every regard; not only is this stamp notable for its exceptional condition, but stamps from Plate 4 showing part of the imprint are very rare (per Neinken). (Image) $3,250.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
79 O 8A 8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 72L4, an incredibly choice used example, showing a huge break in the top label, boasting absolutely perfectly balanced and large margins all around, in addition this stamp features a truly prooflike impression and#8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 72L4, an incredibly choice used example, showing a huge break in the top label, boasting absolutely perfectly balanced and large margins all around, in addition this stamp features a truly prooflike impression and color on bright fresh paper, very light portion of a town pmk., extremely fine; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $1,250.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
80 O 8 8, 1c Blue, Ty. III, position 73L4, a superb used single, possessing margins of extraordinary size quite unlike any other example of a Ty. III we have had the pleasure to offer in our auctions, with huge to immense margins all around, showing sm#8, 1c Blue, Ty. III, position 73L4, a superb used single, possessing margins of extraordinary size quite unlike any other example of a Ty. III we have had the pleasure to offer in our auctions, with huge to immense margins all around, showing small portions of the adjoining stamps both at right and at bottom, wonderfully rich color and an outstanding impression which shows a huge break in the top label and a clear distinctive break at bottom, unobtrusively cancelled, extremely fine; an especially rare stamp in this gem quality; 1979 PF certificate; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $3,250.00

SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

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