Sale 1024 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used Stamps of the United States, Part One: 1847-1868 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 June, 2012
Category — 1c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-24)
1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Wide and perfectly balanced margins, pretty shade nicely complemented by bold red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE V. DESPITE THIS STAMP'S READY AVAILABILITY, IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
According to the Neinken book (pp. 309-310), the experience gained in perforating sheets from the original imperforate plates showed that additional horizontal and vertical spacing was needed to accommodate perforations. Increasing the size of the plate was not an option, so it was decided to trim down all four sides of the design to make room for perforations. A new transfer roll was made and used for part of Plate 5. Apparently this roll was replaced by a second transfer roll during the transfer process. This second transfer roll was used for part of Plate 5 and also for subsequent plates thru Plate 10. The first transfer roll, used for part of Plate 5, produced the Type Va sub-type (see lot 61).
Despite the abundant supply of Type V stamps, they are extremely difficult to obtain in higher grades. The stamp offered here has phenomenal visual appeal -- bright color, a beautiful clear red grid cancel, wide and balanced margins, and wonderful overall freshness.
Ex Dr. Morris and Dr. Puliafito. With 1991 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $750.00 as 95, $2,500.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date, and only one other shares this desirable grade.
