Sale 1278 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5A-17)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3080
1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 8R1E, large margins all around including part of the adjoining stamp at bottom, deep color and highly detailed impression on fresh paper, light blue circular datestamp cancelsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ib FROM PLATE ONE EARLY, FROM ONE OF THE TWO POSITIONS THAT FURNISHED THE BEST TYPE Ib EXAMPLES.
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. 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.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $17,500.00). For Positions 6R1E and 8R1E (the better positions, which catalogue more than 50% higher than other positions in both Scott and SMQ), none grade higher.
11,300
21,000
3081
1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 4R1E, full margins to just clear at top, radiant color, neat manuscript cancelVERY FINE 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.
Ex Sheriff as a pair. With 1977, 1986 and 2018 P.F. certificates, the first two as a pair.
3,250
3,500
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 16R2, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamps at bottom and right, rich color, bold strike of Ohio circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00)
150
550
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Five stamps from all five of the plates that yielded 1c imperforate stamps, Plate 1E Position 8L1E, Very Fine, Plate 1L Position 4R1L (the only Ty. II position from Plate 1L), double transfer, blue circular datestamp cancel, top sheet margin and in at bottom, Fine, Plate 2 Position 2L2 with major plate crack, New Orleans La. circular datestamp, thin spot, appears Fine, Plate 3 Position 5L3 from the top row, circular datestamp cancel, Fine, Plate 4 Position 9L4 from the top row, three huge margins including sheet margin at top, clear to just in at right, light strike of circular datestamp, small tear at top in margin only, Very Fine appearance (ex Neinken and Wagshal), overall an attractive and desirable collector's lot covering all five plates that produced 1c imperforate stamps, three P.F. certificates accompany
2,020
750
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 4R1L, huge margins including large portions of the Type IV adjoining stamps at sides, deep rich color, bold New York circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of this desirable position -- the only Type II position (without recut) on Plate 1L, with 2012 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85XQ)
360
250
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1c Blue, Ty. IV-II-IV (9-7-9). Positions 3-5R1L, horizontal strip of three, middle stamp Type II and outer stamps Type IV, deep rich color, large to full margins all around capturing traces of positions below, New York circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine, a beautiful and desirable strip of the 1c 1851 Issue containing Type II flanked by two Type IV's -- the only positions on Plate 1L where this is possible, with 2003 P.F. certificate
750
750
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Positions 85/95R1E, vertical pair, large to huge margins showing bits of adjoining stamps at left and large part of stamp above, deep shade, cancelled by bold strikes of Boston small "Paid" grid and red circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, ex Vogel, with 2011 P.F. certificate
325
500
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Four items from Plates 1E or 2, including uncancelled stamp removed from a cover, (which accompanies), retaining small part of its original gum, Fine, single with right sheet margin and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85, strip of three from Positions 26-28R2, double transfer and strong plating marks, Fine-Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate, finally vertical pair from Positions 23/33R2, New Orleans circular datestamp cancels, Fine-Very Fine, the top stamp particularly choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate, Scott value counting the unused stamp as no-gum
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1,350
475
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1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 3 (7). Full even margins all around, deep rich Plate 3 shade, light circular datestamp cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; unpriced in SMQ from Plate 3)
360
300
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1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 3 (7). Large margins to ample at sides, cancelled by circular datestamp, beautiful Plate 3 shade and impression, Very Fine and choice, ex Hansen, with 1989 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; unpriced in SMQ from Plate 3)
360
225
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1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 4 (7). Position 1L4, mostly large margins to clear at upper right, deep rich color, bold strike of "New-York Jun. 11" (1857) circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful example from the top row of Plate 4, ex Wagshal, with 2010 P.F. certificate
900
350
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1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 4 (7). Position 5L4, large margins to clear at left, pretty shade, light strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine example of Type II from the top row of Plate 4, with 2003 P.F. certificate
900
300
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1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 4 (7). Position 6L4, full margins barely touched at top, deep rich color, circular datestamp cancel, fresh and Very Fine example from the top row of Plate 4, with 2012 P.F. certificate
900
275
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1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Large margins all around, deep rich Plate 4 color and showing large breaks at top and bottom, unusual small cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III.
With 1989 and 2019 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
1,500
3,250
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1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, beautiful intense color and well-proportioned margins, bold Mobile Ala. circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE III.
With 2022 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $3.300.00)
1,500
2,200
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1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large to full margins all around, deep rich color, neat circular datestamp cancels, fresh and Extremely Fine, from our 1989 Rarities sale, with 2022 P.F. certificate
1,500
2,100
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 39L1E, huge margins including part of adjoining stamps on all four sides, pretty color, blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1964, 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates as pair, with 2016 P.F. certificate as single (XF 90 XQ)
850
1,300
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 57L4, full even margins showing the broken line at top and complete line at bottom, deep rich color, unobtrusive circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine and choice Plate 4 stamp, ex Wagshal, with 2010 P.F. certificate (VF 80)
1,250
1,300
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 1E, large margins to touched but showing clear broken line at top and complete line at bottom, bright color, cancelled by circular datestamp with "1ct" integral-rate, fresh and Fine
800
450
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and bottom, huge margins all around including part of three adjoining stamps, deep rich color, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00)
100
1,400
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 24L1L, recut once at top and twice at bottom, huge margins including part of adjoining stamps at left and bottom, intense shade and impression, light strike of blue circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
110
800
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and bottom, Jumbo and beautifully balanced margins, essentially face-free circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00)
95
550
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 70L1L, recut once at top and twice at bottom, huge margins including large portion of adjoining stamp at left and interpane margin with centerline at right, bright color, lightly-struck circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb position single, with 2010 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ)
105
1,100
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 52L1L, recut twice at bottom and twice at top (only two positions are recut as such), large to huge margins, neat face-free circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine and scarce, ex Koppersmith and Dr. Morris, with 1977 and 1995 P.F. certificates
240
400
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and bottom, large to huge margins, black and red circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $200.00)
95
140
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Three choice singles, Positions 41L1L, 80L1L and 9R1L, each with huge margins to full on a side, different cancels including New York rimless datestamp, red grid and black grid, Extremely Fine trio, two are ex Vogel and one accompanied by cover from which it originated (1979 P.F. certificate)
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340
500
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 22-24R1L, left stamp recut once at top and bottom, others recut once at top and twice at bottom, huge margins to full including parts of adjoining stamps at top and right, pretty shade, cancelled by "N. York & Phil. R.R. Mar. 26" route agent's circular datestamp, left stamp small vertical crease at bottom right which is inconsequential, Extremely Fine, accompanied by 1853 folded letter datelined at New York and addressed to Philadelphia, from which this strip originates, ex Vogel, with 2011 P.F. certificate
340
650
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 27-29L1L, horizontal strip of three, two recut once at top and bottom, right stamp recut twice at top and once at bottom, left two stamps have clear to large margins including part of adjoining stamps at top, right stamp just in at bottom, beautiful bright color and fine impressions, neat strikes of town datestamp and grids, fresh and Fine-Very Fine strip, ex Hansen, with 2000 and 2008 P.F. certificates
340
275
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Complete reconstruction of Plate 1 Late, left and right panes, 200+ stamps in total including 23 pairs, 13 strips of three, an L-shaped block of three and a strip of four, a few duplicate positions, over 30 with partial or full sheet margin including two with part of imprint and about twelve with centerline, many three and four-margin examples, the majority with handstamped cancels (a few red and blue), some pen cancelled, minor faults to be expected in such a reconstruction but generally the condition is decent for a plating study, Scott value as all singles, without taking into consideration the various recuts, triple transfer/one inverted positions, multiples, colored cancels or other plate varieties exceeds $20,000.00
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E. 5,000-7,500
4,250
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3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 92L2E, large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top, brilliant color nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
155
800
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, enormous margins all around including portions of five adjoining stamps, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100; SMQ $1,750.00), this is one of only two hinged Scott 11A's at the perfect Gem 100 grade (the other 100J)
250
2,600
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3c Yellowish Rose Red, Ty. I (11). Brilliant color in this sub-shade, huge margins capturing portions of all adjoining stamps, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2012 P.F. certificate (Superb 98)
17
550
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3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Position 55R3, huge margins including part of three adjoining stamps, neat New York circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00)
17
375
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Pastel color, huge even margins capturing portions of adjoining stamps, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $675.00)
15
350
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3c 1851 Issue, Ty. I, II (11, 11A). Balance of four superb graded stamps, three No. 11 and one No. 11A, each in a different shade including Dull Red, Claret, Brownish Carmine and Rose Red, circular datestamp cancels including two in blue, Extremely Fine Gem small group, each with 2007-2009 P.S.E. certificate, three XF-Superb 95 and one XF 90J, total SMQ $1,025.00
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67
600
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Reconstruction of the Left Pane of Plate 3 (11A). Complete reconstruction of the 100 positions from the left pane of Plate 3, compiled by Leo J. Shaughnessy and confirmed by Dr. Carroll Chase, includes the numerous varieties seen on this unique plate such as the "Three Rows" positions, which are the result of recutting that was required due to the unintentionally wide spacing between the eighth and ninth vertical rows and the narrow spacing between the ninth and tenth vertical rows, margins range from full to in but all positions can be identified, a few pen cancels are present but the vast majority are handstamp cancels, including a few in blue, Fine reconstruction confirmed by Dr. Chase, Scott value as 100 No. 11A without premiums for any better positions
1,500
2,400
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3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11 var). Position 77R7, well-centered, Chicago circular datestamp, top right corner reattached, though the P.F. describes it as repaired adding portion of design and margin, Very Fine appearance, ex Hulme, with 1998 P.F. certificate, Scott value $5,000.00
E. 500-750
800
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Centered to bottom left, tied by "Chicago Ill. Jun. 29, 1857" circular datestamp on cover to Whitehall N.Y., some cover edge faults at top from opening and missing backflap, some scattered toned spots and small singe spot at top, the stamp is sound with complete perfs all aroundFINE. A DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERFORATION ON COVER.
With 1995 P.F. certificate
8,000
1,200
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5c Red Brown (12). A Relief from the top row of the sheet, large to huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at left, likely right sheet margin given size of the margin, bright shade, light strike of "New Orleans Jun. 30 1857" circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE.
With 2001 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
775
950
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5c Red Brown (12). Large margins to ample including portion of adjoining stamp at top, rich color, light strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $850.00)
775
475
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5c Red Brown (12). Large margins all around, gorgeous fiery shade, sharp proof-like impression, light New Orleans circular datestamp with trace of red cancel at left, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
775
1,300
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5c Red Brown (12). Full even margins, deep rich color, bold New Orleans circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
775
425
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5c Red Brown (12). Clear stitch watermark, large margins to full, bright shade, face-free strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, Brun backstamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $700.00 for normal)
775
500
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5c Red Brown (12). Large margins including part of adjoining stamps at left and bottom, rich color, light strike of circular datestamp cancel, small scissors-cut in margin only at bottom left, tiny thin spot in top margin only, Extremely Fine appearance
775
225
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5c Red Brown (12). Deep rich color, full margins to clear at bottom, red grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
950
350
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10c Green, Type I (13). Enormous margins all around including bottom sheet margin, deep rich color, "Lowell Mass. Jan. 17" circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE I IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.F.
The 1855 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). For some reason, they were usually trimmed at bottom when they were separated, leaving a dearth of quality copies. This example, with its enormous margins, is an extreme exception to the rule.
Ex Eubanks. With 2021 (on cover) and 2022 P.F. certificates (Superb 98)
750
3,500
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Huge margins all around, deep rich color on bright paper, neat strike of circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE I, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.F. (ungraded) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,500.00). Only six grade higher (five at 98, one at 98J) and two others share this lofty grade.
750
2,200
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large margins including part of adjoining stamp at right, intense shade and detailed impression on crisp paper, unobtrusive circular datestamp cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
750
950
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Position 94L1, large to full margins, deep rich color, blue grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, ex Eubanks, with 1987 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $825.00)
800
700
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large margins all around, deep rich color, cancelled by "Columbia Cal. Jan. 4" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2003 and 2013 P.F. certificates on a cover to New Sharon Me. (accompanies, slightly reduced at right and some edgewear)
750
700
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Rich color, huge margins to clear including bottom sheet margin, red grid cancel, Very Fine, for some reason the bottom margins of the 10c Plate 1 were often trimmed, leaving a dearth of examples showing the type revealing large bottom margin like the stamp offered here, with 2022 P.F. certificate
850
600
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10c Green, Ty. II (14). Original gum, h.r., large margins to clear, rich color, corner crease at top right, few small toned spots on back, otherwise Very Fine, scarce in original-gum condition
5,000
1,200
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10c Green, Ty. II (14). Huge margins including significant portion of adjoining stamp at right and part of adjoining stamp at bottom, rich color on bright paper, grid cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 2004 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
145
375
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10c Green, Ty. III (15). Huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamps at sides, pretty shade, unobtrusive cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
145
400
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10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 76L1, recut at bottom, huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at right, rich color nicely complemented by bold blue Louisville Ky. circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE IV ISSUE.
With 1992 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
1,890
0
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10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 55L1, recut at bottom, huge margins to full including part of adjoining stamp at left, pretty shade, neat San Francisco circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, ex Saadi, with 1988 P.F. certificate
1,800
1,200
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10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 3R1, recut at top, large margins to full, deep rich color on bright paper, nicely complemented by red grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, a stamp with great visual appeal, this is the only position on the right pane which was recut, ex Eubanks, 1987 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate
1,885
1,400
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10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 65L1, recut at top, large margins to clear, deep rich color on bright paper nicely complemented by well-struck blue grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1986 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates
1,790
1,100
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12c Black (17). Huge margins including significant portion of adjoining stamp at left and right sheet margin, intense shade and impression, grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00)
260
1,000
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12c Black (17). Huge to full margins including right sheet margin and portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, intense shade, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
260
200
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12c Black (17). Large margins to full at lower right and capturing portion of adjoining stamp at upper right, fine impression, blue town circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $500.00)
275
225
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12c Black (17). Large margins to full at lower left, including parts of three adjoining stamps, intense shade and impression, faint strike of blue circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.F. certificate
275
250
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12c Black (17). Positions 89-90L1, horizontal pair, full even margins, neat strike of red circular datestamp at bottom, fresh, Extremely Fine, a lovely pair cancelled in red, with 1990 P.S.E. certificate
660
500
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12c Black (17). Horizontal pair, huge margins to clear including part of adjoining stamp at left, bright shade, light strike of blue circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a pretty pair, ex Wagshal, with 2010 P.F. certificate
630
350
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12c Black, Very Thin Paper (17 var). Full to mostly large margins, fine impression typical of printing on thin paper, grid cancel, Very Fine, the thin papers are often associated with Part India, which is described by Ashbrook as "undoubtedly from the very first impressions from the Twelve Cent plate. The engravings are very sharp and resemble die proofs or plate proofs on India. The shades of both these items are of the earliest known, the distinctive grayish.", with 2021 P.F. certificate
1,750
850
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12c Black, Diagonal Half Used as 6c (17a). Lower right half, margins just in on other sides, tied across the cut by manuscript and by "New-York 12cts. Feb. 24" integral-rate circular datestamp on piece, Fine example apparently not accepted for postage, with 1999 P.F. certificate, Scott value as a full cover $2,500.00
E. 400-500
275
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