Costs of US Stamp Scott Catalog 8 – 1857 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 9

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Pos. 74R4, clear to cut in at sides, large margins top and bottom clearly showing the Type III breaks, neat circular datestamp, Very Good, with photocopy of 2006 P.S.E. certificate for pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5042

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Ample to large margins, deep rich plate 4 color, neat Chicago 1857 yeardate circular datestamp VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A DESIRABLE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III. Signed by Stryker in pencil. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5040

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Pos. 32R4, large margins to in at right, rich color and clear impression, bold New Ipswich circular datestamp, Fine and attractive, with 1993 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5041

United States 1Scott 851-57 Issue 1851 1c blue, type III, used with parts of black cds, full margins all around, v.f., with 2009 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2009, Sale 200911, Lot 3009

o U.S. General Issues, 1851, 1¢ blue, type III, #8. Used, pos. 99R2, cut in slightly at top and right, Fine. Scott $3,500. Estimate value $750.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2009, Sale 83, Lot 278

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 48L4, huge margins all around with wide breaks at top and bottom (the characteristics of the type), pretty shade, neat strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III, WHICH CLEARLY SHOWS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TYPE. A MARVELOUS STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. This stamp is notable for its wide breaks at both top and bottom. With 1980 and 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $12,200.00). Only two have graded higher to date and only four others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1099

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, large to huge margins, vibrant color, clear breaks at both top and bottom (the characteristic of the type), face-free blue town cancels EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III. Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. This stamp is notable for its wide breaks at both top and bottom. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $6,900.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1100

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, large margins to just in at top right, rich color on bright paper, neat strike of circular datestamp VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80, SMQ value $3,400.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1111

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Original gum, lightly hinged, large margins all around, deep rich Plate 4 color and proof-like impression with unusually wide breaks in top and bottom outer lines EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE III EXTANT. THE BREAKS IN OUTER LINES AT TOP AND BOTTOM — THE DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC OF TYPE III — ARE ESPECIALLY WIDE IN THIS STAMP. Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, a majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) have small breaks in at least one line. The most notable exception is Position 99R2, which has the widest breaks of any Type III position, due to the short transfer during plate entry. The stamp offered here should be considered significant for several reasons. The breaks at top and bottom are so wide that it actually approaches those of Position 99R2. The large margins at top and bottom also allow for easy identification of the type. All factors considered — design, impression, margins and gum — this stamp is easily one of the finest original-gum examples of the imperforate Type III. A review of past auction catalogues demonstrates how rare this stamp is in original-gum condition. None were offered in the Newbury, Zoellner, Golin, Weisman, Lyons or Floyd collections. Caspary had an unused 99R2 in a strip of three, and the Ishikawa collection contained the famous block of nine with one Type III stamp (Position 99R2). Examples offered in other important collections, such as Scarsdale, Whitman and Drucker, did not achieve the quality or desirability of the example offered here. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90, SMQ value $70,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 33

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 69L4, unused (no gum), large to huge margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom and showing clear characteristics of the type, deep rich color EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. A SCARCE ISSUE IN UNUSED CONDITION WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS. Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, a majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) have small breaks in at least one line. The example offered here, with wide breaks in both lines, is a great rarity. Ex Geisler. With 1981, 1992 and 2007 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3018

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Original gum, large margins to ample at top with sheet margin at bottom, bright shade and crisp impression which clearly shows the double transfer at top right VERY FINE AND CHOICE. WIDELY REGARDED AS THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2. THIS POSITION IS THE BEST EXAMPLE OF THE TYPE III, WITH THE WIDEST BREAKS AT TOP AND BOTTOM. Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, a majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) have small breaks in at least one line. The most notable exception is Position 99R2. According to the Neinken book, “The 99R2 stamp is a fresh entry, that was short transferred both at top and bottom, over an original entry that had been erased… The reason that 99R2 is the finest example of Type III is because of its very short transfer at top and at bottom, giving us the wide breaks in these lines.” (p. 184). Ex Caspary and Lilly as part of a strip of three and ex Connoisseur and Concord as a single. With 1977, 1990 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 12

UNITED STATES 1Scott 851-57 ISSUE 1851-57 1c blue, type II, pos.67R4, black town and ms cancels, large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, v.f., with 2006 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 19

1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, huge Jumbo margins showing bits of adjoining stamps top and right and trace at left, magnificent deep shade typical of Plate 4 printings, lightly struck circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. THIS STAMP’S ENORMOUS MARGINS AND LIGHT CANCEL HAVE EARNED IT THE COVETED P.S.E. GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO — THE FIRST AND ONLY SCOTT 8 TO ACHIEVE SUCH SUPERIORITY. Type III stamps have breaks in both the top and bottom outer lines (the break is usually wider at the top). This used single stands out among the examples of Scott 8 we have sold over many years. Using Power Search on our website, the extraordinary character of this stamp is demonstrable. Even the wonderful copy in our recent sale of the Tahoe Collection, which graded XF-Superb 95 and realized $21,000 hammer, falls short of this fantastic stamp. We would not be surprised to see this stamp realize a multiple of the SMQ value for 98. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $27,700.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade). According to the P.S.E. Population Report, this is the only used No. 8 to have been awarded the grade of Superb 98 Jumbo (one 98 is reported, and none graded higher).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4088

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, ample to mostly large margins, deep rich color, cancel removed (appears unused) and 11mm sealed tear, Very Fine appearance, a handsome stamp with wide breaks in outer lines, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4089

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), large margins showing distinct breaks at top and bottom, deep color, neat town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $7,650. Scott $3,500 AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY SCARCE TYPE. Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1354