Cost of US Stamp Scott 2: 1847 10c George Washington. Page 43

10c Black (Scott 2). Vertical pair showing slightly misaligned entries, large margins all around, fine impression, lightly cancelled by red town datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM PAIR OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE SHOWING MISALIGNMENT OF THE ENTRIES. RARE AS A VERTICAL PAIR AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT. The subject of misaligned entries was addressed by Wade Saadi in the August 2010 Chronicle. He surmises that the reason only five U.S. stamps prior to 1870 had framelines is because the siderographer had difficulty aligning the entries and, therefore, designs with ornamental frames produced a better appearance. From our 1997 Rarities sale. With 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2107

10c Black (Scott 2). Horizontal pair showing misaligned entries, large margins, neat red grid cancel with stroke of black manuscript cancel on right stamp, small bit of either toning or light manuscript to left of cancel and top corner of left stamp not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance, ex Sweet, with 1976 P.F. certificate, the subject of misaligned entries was addressed by Wade Saadi in the August 2010 Chronicle, he surmises that the reason only five U.S. stamps prior to 1870 had framelines is because the siderographer had difficulty aligning the entries and, therefore, designs with ornamental frames produced a better appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2106

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins to just clear, detailed impression, cancelled by manuscript “X”, matching “Russell N.Y. Nov. 29” postmark on 1847 folded letter to Boston, fresh and Fine, this is the only reported use of the 1847 Issue from Russell N.Y., which did not receive a supply of the new stamps

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2347

10c Black (Scott 2). Positions 76-77R1, horizontal pair showing misaligned entries, large to full margins, fine impression, light strikes of red grid cancels and faint trace of ink at bottom right, tiny horizontal scissors-cut at top left just touches frameline, still Extremely Fine pair, ex Sweet and Wall, with 2000 P.F. certificate, the subject of misaligned entries was addressed by Wade Saadi in the August 2010 Chronicle, he surmises that the reason only five U.S. stamps prior to 1870 had framelines is because the siderographer had difficulty aligning the entries and, therefore, designs with ornamental frames produced a better appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2105

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins to just in at upper left, tied by black grid cancel, “Olive Grove Ga. March 27” manuscript postmark on cover to North Fairhaven Mass., small repair on top flap extending to top edge, Fine, Olive Grove did not receive a supply of either denomination of the 1847 Issue, thirteen 10c covers are known, all from the Swift correspondence, it is interesting that the postmaster used a grid cancel, but did not have a town postmarking device

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2346

10c Black (Scott 2). Large to ample margins, showing pre-printing paper folds, neat strike of blue Albany & Buffalo R.R. route agent’s circular datestamp, Very Fine, signed Brun

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2113

10c Black (Scott 2). Full even margins all around, deep shade and impression, pre-printing paper fold and stitch watermark, which can be clearly seen without the aid of fluid, light blue grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp combining two desirable varieties

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2112

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins to clear, intense shade, tied by criss-crossing red open grid cancel, matching “Brunswick Me. Sep. 6” circular datestamp on 1847 folded letter to New York, manuscript “Paid/Ch. 89” at upper left, light vertical file folds well away from stamp, some soiling, otherwise Fine, the sender, Rev. M. L. Wood, added instructions to charge his account, by this time the Brunswick post office had received a supply of stamps and so the postmaster affixed one and charged the box for the postage, illustrated and discussed in an article in Chronicle 218 (copy accompanies), ex Krug, signed Ashbrook, with 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2350

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins to full, tied by manuscript and red square grid cancel, matching “New-York Dec. 25” Christmas Day circular datestamp on blue 1847 folded cover to Fayetteville N.C., light vertical file fold well away from stamp, Very Fine and attractive, Christmas Day was not declared a federal holiday until 1870, with 1985 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2344

10c Black (Scott 2). Position 36R1, large margins to clear, tied by red grid cancel, matching “Charleston S.C. 10 Nov. 10” integral-rate circular datestamp dated Sunday, Nov. 10, 1850 on blue folded cover to New Orleans La., faint file folds do not affect stamp, Very Fine, interesting Sabbath Day postmark date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2343

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins to full, tied by red grid cancels and matching “U.S. Express Mail Boston Mass. Oct. 27” route agent’s circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Philadelphia, blue manuscript “Due 10”, some slight age spotting, Very Fine cover charged an additional 10c for weight over one-half ounce, Ward backstamp, with 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2342

10c Black (Scott 2). Position 68R1 with vertical line thru second “F” of “Office”, large margins, tied by bold red grid cancels, matching “Saint Louis Mo. 10 Apr. 13” integral-rate circular datestamp on 1851 folded letter to Philadelphia, small tear at top of cover does not detract, Extremely Fine, the only recorded example of this plate variety on cover, ex Rust, Mayer, Grunin, Sheriff, Garrett and Wall

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2100

10c Black (Scott 2). Full to large margins, detailed impression, cancelled by manuscript squiggle, red “Enfield N.C. Feb. 29” circular datestamp with day in manuscript on 1848 folded letter to Philadelphia, matching “10” rate handstamp changed to “20” in manuscript to indicate total rate, rate further explained to left “Paid 10, Due 10”, horizontal file fold affects stamp (breaks paper), otherwise Very Fine, a rare and unusual double-rate postage due cover and the only 1847 Issue cover reported in the Alexander census from Enfield, illustrated in that book on p.547 and discussed in Chronicle 206 (copy accompanies), this is also especially rare used on Leap Year, with 1997 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2341

10c Black (Scott 2). Positions 44-45R1, horizontal pair, unusual plate scratches between stamps, large margins to full, tied by red grid cancels, matching “U.S. Express Mail Boston Mass. Sep. 4” route agent’s circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Philadelphia, faint horizontal file fold well away from stamps VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL COVER WITH A PAIR OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE PAYING THE DOUBLE 10-CENT OVER-300 MILES RATE FOR A LETTER WEIGHING BETWEEN ONE-HALF AND ONE OUNCE. From the Ludlow Beebee correspondence. With 1984 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2369

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins to clear, bright shade and crisp impression, tied by red grid cancel, matching “U.S. Express Mail Boston Mass. May 10” route agent’s circular datestamp on blue 1849 folded cover to Fayette Mo., red “10” handstamp possibly indicating postage due for weight over half-ounce, receipt docketing at top, light vertical file folds well away from stamp, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2368