Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — 1c-5c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-30A)
1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Plate 12, C Relief, original gum, faint trace of hinging, deep blue shade, unusually well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE I STAMP.
This is a scarce stamp in sound original-gum condition and better than Very Fine centering.
With 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,900.00). Only eight hinged examples have graded higher to date (all at 90).
1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Plate 12, remarkably well-centered, characteristic "plate wash" impression, neat red New York Carrier datestamp, skillfully reperfed at left, Extremely Fine appearance
1c Blue, Ty. Ia (19). Position 93L4, deep rich color with sharp impression, lightly cancelled by rim of circular datestampFINE. A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTLY-CANCELLED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE Ia.
With photocopy of 1991 P.F. certificate (for pair)
1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Mint N.H., Plate 12, bright shade, three wide margins, fresh paperVERY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE II. THIS IS ONLY THE FIFTH MINT NEVER-HINGED COPY OF SCOTT 20 WE HAVE OFFERED IN SEVENTEEN YEARS.
Ex Hoffman. With 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged
1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Unusually well-centered, barest trace of blue cancel, appears unused, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 and 2008 P.F. certificates
1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Plate 4, beautifully balanced margins and proof-like impression on fresh paper, nicely complemented by red New York City carrier datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE III, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- PARTICULARLY DESIRABLE WITH THE RED CARRIER DATESTAMP.
Due to the narrow vertical spacing on this plate, stamps are most typically found with the perforations impinging on a portion of the design. The example offered here is centered so that the type characteristics are clearly visible.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,000.00). None have graded higher to date.
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (22). Plate 12, well-centered, characteristic "plate wash", circular datestamp, Extremely Fine
1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Original gum, lightly hinged, with attached selvage at bottom, beautiful dark color, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00)
1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, attractive wide side margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $950.00 as Mint N.H.), Scott Retail as hinged
1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, bright color, attractive centering, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate for block of four, this the bottom right stamp, Scott Retail as hinged
1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Block of 24, original gum, rich color, few small thins, sensible hinge reinforcements throughout and perf separations, overall Fine appearance, scarce large multiple, Scott Retail as blocks of four and strips of three, with 2010 P.F. certificate
5c Brick Red (27). Unusually well-centered, true Brick Red color, "New-York May 17, 1859" circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 1981 P.F. certificate
5c Brick Red (27). Lovely bright color, neat New Orleans circular datestamp, Fine and attractive, with 1989 P.F. certificate
5c Red Brown (28). Exceptionally attractive centering, deep rich color, neat circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate
5c Red Brown (28). Deep rich color, well-centered, light circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 1983 and 2002 P.F. certificates
5c Indian Red (28A). Choice centering with perforations well clear of projections on three sides and barely touching at bottom, radiant color, unobtrusive circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 5-CENT INDIAN RED. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
Ex Wagshal. With 2007 P.F. certificate.
5c Indian Red (28A). Attractively centered for this tightly-spaced issue, wonderful color with a face-free light blue circular datestamp, small creases top corners, Very Fine appearance, with 1976 P.F. certificate
5c Indian Red (28A). Vivid Indian Red shade and proof-like impression, light circular datestamp, few short perfs at top, otherwise Fine, with 1971 and 2001 P.F. certificates
5c Indian Red (28A). Excellent true Indian Red shade, bold dark blue circular datestamp and bit of red transit, trivial pulled perf at top, otherwise Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate
5c Brown (29). Perfectly centered with perfs clear of projections all around, well-struck grid cancel, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, scarce this well-centered, with 2000 P.F. certificate
5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (30). Intense shade approaching the Deep Orange Brown color, large grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color and detailed impression showing every nuance of the engraving, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TYPE II BROWN 1860 SHADE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $5,100.00). Only one has graded higher to date and only two other shares this grade.
5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Dark shade and proof-like impression, vivid red grid cancel, Very Fine, with 1998 P.S.E. certificate
5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Attractively centered, rich color and clear impression, light New Orleans circular datestamp, Very Fine