Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — 1c-5c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-30A)
1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Plate 12, pretty bright shade, choice centering for the Type I perforated, unobtrusive strike of grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE. THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE I IS DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
With 1987 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. Ia (19). Plate 4 bottom row, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE Ia, WHICH CLEARLY SHOWS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TYPE.
Type Ia, imperforate and perforated, only comes from 18 positions in the bottom rows of the right and left panes of Plate 4. Due to difficulties in perforating sheets from Plate 4, many examples of Type Ia have perforations cutting into the design at bottom, which destroys the defining characteristic of the type. The example offered here, with choice centering and showing the full design, is very rare.
With 1967 P.F. certificate.
1c Blue, Ty. Ic (19b). Position 91R4, wide-spaced perforations at top and bottom, centered slightly to top right but clearly showing the characteristics of the type, deep shade on bright paper, neat blue town datestampVERY FINE AND CHOICE. PROBABLY THE WIDEST-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE TYPE Ic, WHICH IS THE SCARCEST TYPE OF THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT STAMP. NEINKEN NOTES THAT THIS POSITION -- 91R4 -- YIELDS THE BEST EXAMPLE OF TYPE Ic.
The defining characteristics of Type Ic are similar to that of Type Ia, Scott 19, which has the design complete at bottom and partly complete at top. The difference between Type Ia and Ic is that the bottom right plume on the Type Ic is incomplete. Neinken classifies it as a sub-type of Scott 19, and the Scott Catalogue gives it a separate listing. Neinken notes that only eight or nine positions yield this type. Of these, only two are found on the bottom row of the plate (Positions 91R4 and 96R4). The other six or seven Type Ic positions were created either by plate burnishing prior to use or plate wear during use.
Wide-spaced perforated stamps are extremely rare and highly desirable. It has been assumed for years that the pins of the bottom row of the perforator were reset to create more space, but some students of the 1851-57 Issue are seeking alternative explanations for its occurrence. Whatever the cause, they are considered extremely rare.
Ex Drucker. With 1986 and 2005 P.F. certificates
1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Plate 12, exceptional centering with lovely pastel color complemented by a pretty "Paint" red grid, the cancel is neatly struck as to leave the main features of the stamp distraction free, Extremely Fine, ex Merlin, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $760.00 as ordinary 90)
1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Plate 4, choice centering, with sheet selvage at left, pretty shade, unobtrusive strike of circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SHEET-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT PERFORATED TYPE III.
With 1989 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (22). Plate 4, deep rich color, choice centering, bold strike of New York circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice
1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Plate 1L, recut once at top and bottom, rich color and detailed impression, unobtrusive cancel, choice centering for this difficult issue, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1985 P.F. certificate
3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Radiant color, choice centering, well-struck Star with Inner Circle fancy cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp and cancel, with 1986 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail with no premium for the cancel
3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Wonderful rich color nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate
3c Claret, Ty. II (25A). Position 73R3, brilliant color, neat strike of circular datestamp, unusually choice centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 3-CENT CLARET SHADE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-90 BY THE P.F. -- THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN HIGHER GRADES.
With 2009 P.F. certificate (XF 90). This is the highest grade awarded by the P.F. and it is the only example to achieve it. As another indication of its rarity in higher grades, the highest grade awarded by P.S.E is an 85.
3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Phenomenal centering, brilliant color, well-struck "Paid" in circle" handstamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $275.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). 35 singles, two pairs and a vertical strip of three, possibly some 26A, wonderful range of shades with some very distinct, interesting cancels including green, red, blue, "Paid" lozenge, grid of diamonds, triangle, circle of wedges within circle, wide variety of "Paid" (16 stamps have a variation of "Paid"), some flaws to be expected but selected by the owner for superior strikes of the cancels and overall eye appeal, a wonderful lot
3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). 20 singles, range of colors and wonderful range of cancels, including blue Wells, Fargo, green "Paid 3" in circle, green target, "5" handstamp, few Stars, "Steam/Boat", red segmented dots, few other interesting, few small flaws to be expected but selected by the owner for superior quality of the cancels and overall eye appeal, a wonderful group
5c Brick Red (27). Brilliant color in the distinctive Brick Red shade, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins and with outer projections completely untouched by the perfs, unobtrusive strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 5-CENT BRICK RED. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE -- THIS REMARKABLE STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 1982 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $13,200.00). Only three others share this desirable grade, which is the highest awarded.
5c Red Brown (28). Warm shade, well-balanced margins, few small flaws at bottom, Very Fine appearance, with 1974 P.F. certificate
5c Indian Red (28A). Wonderful color, faint strike of large Boston "Paid" grid cancel, light corner crease at top left, Very Fine appearance, with 1978 P.F. certificate
5c Brown (29). Choice centering, bright shade, neat red grid and part of matching circular datestamp at left, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp
5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (30). Bright shade, neat strike of blue circular datestamp, well-balanced margins and wide at sides, Very Fine and choice, ex Meyersburg, with 1979 P.F. certificate
5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Choice centering with wide margins, outer projections well clear of perforations, pretty shade, neat strike of large Boston "Paid" grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp