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The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers continued...

1c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-9) continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
3039 og Image1c Blue, Ty. II-IV (7-9). Positions 4-5R1L, left stamp Type II, large margins to clear, original gum, left stamp vertical crease at right which just touches the ornaments, both stamps with toned spots

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM COMBINATION PAIR OF 1851 ONE-CENT TYPES II AND IV IMPERFORATE.

Position 4R1L is the only position that was not recut on Plate 1 Late, thus producing a Type II stamp.

With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 $ 3,900.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
3040   Image1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 70R4, huge margins all around including right sheet margin and top portion of imprint ("Toppan Carpent"), wide break at bottom and substantial break at top, huge margins, rich color

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING JUMBO USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. THIS TYPE IS EXTREMELY RARE WITH THE IMPRINT. THIS IS THE ONLY SOUND EXAMPLE OF TYPE III SHOWING THE IMPRINT WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS. APART FROM THE IMPRINT, THIS IS ALSO ONE OF THE FINEST TYPE III STAMPS IN EXISTENCE, BY VIRTUE OF ITS HUGE BALANCED MARGINS, FACE-FREE CANCEL AND WONDERFUL COLOR AND IMPRESSION.

The Neinken book states, "Stamps from Plate 4 showing part of the imprint are very rare." Looking at the layout of Plate 4 (Neinken book, page 263), the imprint position types are as follows: left pane 31/41L Type IIIa, 51L Type IIIa-III, 61L Type III; right pane 40R Type III, 50/60R Type IIIa, 70R Type III. Therefore, only Positions 61L, 40R and 70R4 are Type III imprint positions (51L is a "swing" position with a smaller break).

Ex Vogel and Natalee Grace. With 2011 P.F. certificate as a pair with Type IIIa and 2012 P.S.E. certificate as single (Superb 98; SMQ $21,000.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98J) and one other shares this grade. (Image)

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 $ 2,250.00

SOLD for $15,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3041   Image1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large to full margins, rich color, clear breaks at both top and bottom, neat strike of circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III.

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 for its wide breaks at both top and bottom.

Ex Twigg-Smith. With 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $6,000.00) (Image)

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 $ 2,250.00

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
3042   Image1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large margins, intense color on bright paper, clear breaks at both top and bottom, neat strike of circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III.

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 for its wide breaks at both top and bottom.

Ex Lessin. With 1988 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $6,000.00) (Image)

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 $ 2,250.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3043   Image1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 32L4, enormous margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at sides, rich Plate 4 color on bright paper, well-struck town datestamp, faint pressed-out vertical crease at left mentioned on two most recent certificates, Extremely Fine appearance, a huge stamp, with 1961 and 2008 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75 Jumbo; SMQ $2,200.00 as 75, $3,000.00 as 80), this was no doubt significantly downgraded based on the small flaw (Image)

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 $ 2,250.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
3044   Image1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Large to huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at right, intense shade and impression, light cancel leaves entire design and the type characteristics clearly visible, faint vertical crease at right not mentioned on accompanying certificate

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 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.

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) 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).

With 1984 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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 $ 12,500.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3045 c Image1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Deep rich color, large margins to just in, clearly showing the double transfer that is one of the defining characteristics of the position, tied by "Worcester Mass. Apr. 21, 1851" circular datestamp on circular-rate cover to So. Thomaston Me., cover with some slight wear and toning including small tear at top left

VERY FINE. A DESIRABLE ON-COVER 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) 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).

Ex Long. Signed Ashbrook. With 2008 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 $ 16,000.00

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
3046   Image1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, huge margins all around including portion of adjoining stamp at top, deep rich color, town cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The stamp offered here, with huge top and bottom margins, is an outstanding example of the type as it clearly shows the bottom line complete and the top line with a wide break.

Ex Kirke. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $9,800.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98J) and only three others share this grade. (Image)

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 $ 900.00

SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3047   Image1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 67L4, large margins to clear, deep rich color and proof-like impression, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, signed Ashbrook, with 1978, 2000 and 2013 P.F. certificates (Image)

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 $ 900.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
3048   Image1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Horizontal pair, large margins to in, deep rich Plate 4 color, fresh and Fine pair, with 2004 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 $ 2,500.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
3049 c Image1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 88L4, huge margins to in, tied by "Albany N.Y. Paid" handstamp on folded printed circular for Astronomical Journal dated Cambridge, July 23, 1857 announcing discovery of a new planet the month prior, addressed to Edward Everett, the renowned orator who spoke for two hours at Gettysburg before Lincoln gave his two-minute address, Fine, with 2004 A.P.S. certificate (Image)

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 $ 1,000.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

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