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The Merlin Collection of Superb Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps continued...

1c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-9) continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
20   Image1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Complete reconstruction of the left and right panes of Plate 1 Late, comprising a total of 227 stamps (27 are overlapping and were instrumental in accurately reconstructing the plate), all better positions are present including triple transfers/one inverted, double transfers and other varieties such as plate cracks, several desirable multiples including Positions 90/100R1L vertical pair with corner sheet margin, range of cancels including grids, few manuscript, circular datestamps, large Boston "Paid", few in red or blue, generally decent margins, variable quality but well above the typical plating standard

A RARE AND DESIRABLE PLATE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT PANES OF PLATE ONE LATE, FORMED BY STANLEY B. ASHBROOK AND MORTIMER L. NEINKEN.

Ex Ashbrook, Neinken and Wagshal. Scott Retail without taking into consideration the various recuts, triple transfer/one inverted positions, multiples, colored cancels or other plate varieties is approximately $29,000.00 (Image)

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 E. 7,500-10,000

SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
21   1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). 196 stamps comprising a plating study, including 23 pairs, fifteen strips or blocks of three, a strip of four and 101 singles, all have plating notes in pencil on back, virtually complete reconstruction lacking only a few of the better positions but including inverted transfer Positions 71L and 91L1L, a few with sheet margins or centerlines, generally decent margins which are better than usually found in plate reconstructions, various cancels including circular datestamps, manuscript, grids, one each in red and blue, flaws to be expected, overall appear Fine-Very Fine, a scarce assemblage, ex Wagshal, Scott Retail as singles of approximately $25,000.00 does not take into consideration multiples, the scarcer recuts or other varieties

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 E. 4,000-5,000

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
22   Image1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 2 Crack (7 var). Reconstruction of the Plate 2 crack with Positions 1L (dropped-relief variety), 2L (unused, no gum, with 3L originally forming a pair), 12L, 13L, 23L and 33L (trace of crack at top left), margins vary and minor flaws, still an impressive reconstruction, ex Neinken and Wagshal (Image)

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 E. 750-1,000

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
23   Image1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Three huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at top and sheet margin at bottom, mostly large at left (just clear of upper ornament), gorgeous dark shade and proof-like impression, neatly struck circular datestamp leaves the characteristics of this distinctive position clearly visible, small scissors-cut in margin at top left

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2. THIS POSITION IS THE BEST EXAMPLE OF THE TYPE III, WITH THE WIDEST BREAKS AT TOP AND BOTTOM.

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, a majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) have 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).

Ex Wagshal. With 2010 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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 12,500.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
24   Image1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Virtually complete plate reconstruction of Plate 2, the left pane is nearly complete (lacking only Positions 65 and 75), including all five "Big Crack" positions, the right pane is complete except for Positions 99 and 100 (the Type III and IIIa positions), both panes show numerous double transfers and plating marks, both panes comprising singles, pairs and strips and 29 overlapping positions, left pane with one stamp (Position 31) showing part imprint, right pane also with one stamp showing part imprint (Position 60), range of cancels including circular datestamps including blue and one in red, few pen (but not many), many with three or four margins, some with flaws as often found in plate reconstructions

FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE VIRTUALLY COMPLETE PLATE RECONSTRUCTION OF PLATE 2, CONTAINING ALL FIVE POSITIONS OF THE "BIG CRACK" AND NUMEROUS MAJOR AND MINOR VARIETIES FOUND ON THIS PLATE. AN OUTSTANDING RESOURCE, WHICH IS ASHBROOK AND NEINKEN'S ORIGINAL PLATE RECONSTRUCTION.

Ex Ashbrook, Neinken and Wagshal. Scott Retail as singles with no premium for multiples or colored cancels approximately $39,000.00 (Image)

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 E. 7,500-10,000

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
25   Image1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Position 100R4, large to huge margins, including bottom right corner sheet margins, deep rich color on bright paper, neat strikes of circular datestamp leaves the defining characteristics of the type clearly visible

EXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE Ia, ONE OF THE RARITIES FURNISHED BY PLATE FOUR, WITH CORNER SHEET MARGINS.

Stamps printed from Plate 4 were issued in April, May and briefly in June 1857 before perforations were introduced. The relatively small number of imperforate Plate 4 stamps issued during this period explains the rarity and desirability of any of the imperforate stamp types produced from this plate (Ia, Ic, II, III and IIIa). The extremely rare Type Ia, showing the full design at bottom, was furnished only by 18 of the 200 subjects on Plate 4 (the remaining two bottom-row positions were sub-type Ic).

"W.H.C." backstamp (Colson). With 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $25,000.00 as 90, $47,500.00 as 95). Only four have graded higher and one other shares this grade. (Image)

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 11,000.00

SOLD for $12,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
26   Image1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Position 100L4, large even margins all around, deep rich Plate 4 shade and proof-like impression, barely cancelled by a very light strike of circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ia. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT -- IT HAS BRIGHT PAPER, DEEP RICH COLOR, A PROOF-LIKE IMPRESSION AND A LIGHT CANCELLATION WHICH ALLOWS THE TYPE CHARACTERISTICS TO BE CLEARLY SEEN.

Stamps printed from Plate 4 were issued in April, May and briefly in June 1857 before perforations were introduced. The relatively small number of imperforate Plate 4 stamps issued during this period explains the rarity and desirability of any of the imperforate stamp types produced from this plate (Ia, Ic, II, III and IIIa). The extremely rare Type Ia, showing the full design at bottom, was furnished only by 18 of the 200 subjects on Plate 4 (the remaining two bottom-row positions were sub-type Ic).

Ex Vogel. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $25,000.00) (Image)

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 11,000.00

SOLD for $18,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
27   Image1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 5R4, enormous margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides, gorgeous dark shade and proof-like impression, neat strike of circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STAMP -- GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE FINEST EXAMPLE EXTANT OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM THE TOP ROW OF PLATE 4. A PHENOMENAL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT -- THE MARGINS ARE HUGE ALL AROUND, THE COLOR AND IMPRESSION ARE INTENSE, THE CANCELLATION IS CLEAR AND THE PAPER IS FRESH.

As an amusing anecdote, this stamp was acquired by Jerry Wagshal from a Christie's sale in the mid-1980's. It was was cut from a strip on cover before it was offered in the Christie's sale as a single. After buying the stamp for a record price of nearly $3,000, Mr. Wagshal asked if he could have the cover. It was given to him with a note expressing hope that the price he paid was not indicative of the cover's corner card -- Lunatic Asylum of Dayton.

Ex Wagshal. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,850.00 as 98). A total of 281 used stamps have been submitted for grading, and only four have graded higher, but these statistics do not account for the greater rarity and desirability of top-row Plate 4 Type II stamps (Image)

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 1,100.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
28   Image1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 73R4, huge margins all around, including part of three adjoining stamps, intense Plate 4 color, detailed impression showing breaks in outer lines (the defining characteristic of the type), neat strike of circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. THIS STAMP'S ENORMOUS MARGINS AND LIGHT CANCEL HAVE EARNED IT THE COVETED P.S.E. GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONE OF ONLY TWO TO ACHIEVE IT.

Type III stamps have breaks in both the top and bottom outer lines (the break is usually wider at the top). This used single stands out among the examples of Scott 8 we have sold over many years. Using Power Search on our website, the extraordinary character of this stamp is demonstrable.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $ 21,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other has achieved it. The other was offered in our Sale 992. (Image)

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 2,750.00

SOLD for $11,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
29   Image1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, huge margins, including sheet margin at left, wide break in outer line at top, deep rich color on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp leaves entire design clearly visible

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING SHEET-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE IIIA, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.

Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The example offered here, which clearly shows the bottom line complete and top line with wide break, is a superb example of the type. Stamps printed from Plate 4 were issued in April-June 1857 before perforations were introduced. The relatively small number of imperforate Plate 4 stamps issued during this period explains the rarity and desirability of any of the imperforate stamp types produced from this plate.

With 1996 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $9,800.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it. (Image)

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 900.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
30 TC Image1c Blue, Ty. I, Large Die Proof on India (5P1). On 32 x 40mm card, bright color, showing clear layout lines from the die

VERY FINE. ONE OF THREE REPORTED PROOF IMPRESSIONS FROM THE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE DIE, ONLY ONE OF WHICH IS IN BLUE. PROBABLY EXECUTED DURING THE PRODUCTION PHASE OF THE 1875 REPRINT AND DISTRIBUTED CIRCA 1910.

This die impression shows the so-called cancellation dot in the oval at left, which was applied to the die in 1860 and reproduced on all subjects in Plates 11 and 12. It also shows two small dots below "C" of "Cents" and a strong horizontal layout line at upper left, which are not found on Plates 1 through 12, but are found on the 1875 Reprint plate, which led Neinken to opine that this impression and the few others like it were pulled from a die prepared for the 1875 Reprint (see Neinken, page 19). On one of the Black proofs there is further evidence of provenance, a pencil note on back "From J. E. Ralph. [signed] J. M. Bartels". J. E. Ralph of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is known to have distributed die proofs in 1910.

Ex Finkelburg and Liberman (Image)

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 E. 4,000-5,000

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

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