Sale 1297 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 31 October-2 November, 2023
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)
1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 4R1E, full margins, pastel Plate 1E shade slightly affected by cleaning (not noted on certificate), bold Cincinnati 0. circular datestamp
VERY FINE. A SCARCE FOUR-MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ib FROM PLATE ONE EARLY.
Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp from Plate 1 Early. Six positions on Plate 1E furnished 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, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were ironed out when the entries were made below them.
From our 1975 Rarities sale (as a rejoined pair). With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80). Scott value $6,500.
1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Position 99R4, huge margins all around, intense color and impression, neat crossed-lines pen cancel leaves entire design clearly visible
EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE Ia.
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 (all bottom row positions except two which are sub-type Ic).
Ex Eubanks. A 1997 P.F. certificate, which noted a "small stain" at top right no longer accompanies. This "stain" is actually cancelling ink in our opinion and the new certificate does not mention it. With clear 2017 P.F. certificate (XF 90). Scott value as pen-cancelled.
1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Plate 4, full margins to just in at bottom but type characteristics are evident, 1857 circular datestamp and part of manuscript cancel at bottom left, light horizontal crease along top
FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE I IMPERFORATE
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).
With 1961 P.F. certificate.
1c Blue, Ty. Ic (6b). Plate 4, E Relief, large margins to touched at right, deep rich color, circular datestamp cancel
VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE Ic. A RARE STAMP IN THIS CONDITION.
This variety is often mistaken for Scott 6, Type Ia (F Relief), which is complete at bottom. However, this sub-type has the ball and plume at lower right slightly less complete (E Relief). This stamp is far scarcer than its Scott value suggests, especially in sound condition.
With 2023 P.F. certificate.
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 31L2, enormous margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, dark shade, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Vogel and Gorham, with 1988 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, huge margins including portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, rich color, light strike of blue cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Huge margins all around, bright color, neat blue grid cancel which leaves the design characteristics — wide breaks at top and bottom and distinct double transfer at right — clearly visible
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL LARGE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. 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 2021 P.F. certificate (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded by the P.F. and it is shared by no others. The P.S.E.'s SMQ does not even price the 99R2 stamp above the grade of 90.
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 73L4, huge margins all around including parts of three adjoining stamps, clearly showing wide breaks at top and bottom — the defining characteristic of the type — rich color, grid cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
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 example offered here, with unusually wide margins and clear breaks, is a condition rarity.
With 1979 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only five grade higher.
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large margins to huge including portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, clearly showing breaks at top and bottom, outstanding color in a deep shade, neat strikes of circular datestamp cancel
EXTREMELY FINE. A SELECT QUALITY USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90).
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 50L4, three sides with full to huge margins, just in at right, type-defining broken lines at top and bottom are beautifully clear, light circular datestamp cancel, fresh and Fine, pencil position number on back, with 2019 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, full to large margins, deep rich color, neat strike of circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, deep dark color, full to large margins with clear break at top, circular datestamp cancels, Very Fine and choice, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $850 without regard to plate)
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Mint N.H., recut once at top and bottom, full margins to barely touched, rich color on bright paper
VERY FINE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE IV. WE HAVE OFFERED ONLY FIVE MINT NEVER-HINGED SINGLES OF THIS TYPE SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate for strip of three. Scott value as hinged.
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at bottom, original gum, lightly hinged, huge even margins including portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, deep rich color on fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE IV IMPERFORATE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E..
With 2022 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98). Only five grade higher and two share this lofty grade.
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 10L1L, recut once at top and bottom, enormous Jumbo margins all around including sheet margin at top and parts of adjoining stamps at bottom and left, light circular datestamp cancel, rich color
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE IV — AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex Kirke. With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100). Only nine other examples share this ultimate grade. SMQ value as 100
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and bottom, huge margins all around including large parts of adjoining stamps, deep rich color, unobtrusive circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Mint N.H., large margins to clear, bright color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value as hinged
3c Dull Red, Complete Black and Blue Calendars (11-11A). Impressive old-time collection of two complete calendars, one with all cancellations in black ink and the other in blue ink, all 366 days represented including the rare February 29 leap year day in both colors of ink, cancels selected for their sharp impressions and upright orientation, some typical faults to be expected, Very Fine appearance, a remarkable assemblage which would be very difficult to duplicate
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins to full at left, deep rich color, New Orleans circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
5c Red Brown (12). Full to huge margins, deep rich color, grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1988 and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large and even margins all around, deep rich color, lightly struck circular datestamp cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE I.
The 10c Type I stamps are defined as having complete scrolls at bottom. They are only found on the bottom row of the plate (20 positions). This example, with large margins and a light cancel, is particularly desirable.
Ex Morton. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95).
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Huge margins to ample at left with portion of adjoining stamp at right, rich color, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Huge margins to ample at bottom with portion of adjoining stamp at right, rich color, light circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.F. certificate (VF 80), this seems undergraded to us
10c Green, Ty. II (14). Huge even margins all around, deep rich color, neat circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large to huge margins all around, deep rich color on fresh paper, neat intersecting strikes of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 and 2023 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
10c Green, Ty. II (14). Positions 3-5/13-15L1, block of six, large margins to in at bottom, San Francisco circular datestamp cancels, small faults including light crease and small tear, minor toned spots, otherwise Fine, a scarce Type II block which can come only from the top two rows of the plate, ex Curtis, with 2004 P.F. certificate, Scott value $4,350 as block of four and pair
10c Green, Ty. III (15). Huge margins all around including trace of adjoining stamp at top, deep rich color, lightly struck circular datestamp leaves design unobscured, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 64L1, recut at top and bottom, large to huge margins including large portion of adjoining stamp at left and recut line from Position 54 above, bold strikes of New York Ocean Mail circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1855 10-CENT TYPE IV FROM POSITION 64L1 — THE ONLY POSITION RECUT AT BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM.
Ex Saadi. With 2015 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85 XQ).
10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 76L1, recut at bottom, huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at right, bold blue Louisville Ky. circular datestamp, faint pressed horizontal crease, two different handstamps on back as well as some red ink on back which barely shows thru on front at right — none of which are mentioned on either accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine appearance, with clear 1992 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 64L1, recut at top and bottom, large margins to clear at lower sides, rich color, circular datestamp and red transit cancels, manuscript writing on back, Very Fine
10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 86L1, recut at top, brilliant color, ample to clear margins all around, cancelled by rim of circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate
12c Black (17). Enormous margins all around including parts of four adjoining stamps, bright shade and crisp impression, light strike of blue circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1851 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
The 12c 1851 plate was laid down with very little room between stamps — just barely one millimeter to be exact. For this reason, collectors have a difficult time finding stamps with large margins all around. The example offered here, lightly cancelled by a blue datestamp and graded 98 Jumbo by P.S.E., is a truly rare stamp.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo). Only four grade higher.
12c Black (17). Full to large margins, neat circular datestamp cancel and also part of red transit at bottom, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)