US Stamp Values Scott 8: 1857 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 2

1851, 1¢ blue, type III, “curl on shoulder” variety (Scott 8), position 11R4, neatly struck black cancellation, with incredibly intense plate 4 color, printed on clean white paper, a very pleasing example of the elusive “curl on shoulder” variety, Fine to Very Fine, 1985 and 2000 P.F. certificates. Scott $2,250. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1217

USA (Scott 8) 1857 FRANKLIN 1¢ BLUE TYPE III Position 34L4, type III. Rich color, town cancel, margins large to in at bottom, negligible ‘light toning’ per cert, fine. (2014 PSE Cert #01278455 for strip) Cat price $2500.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 556

USA (Scott 8) 1857 FRANKLIN 1¢ BLUE TYPE III Position 83R4, deep, rich color, partial Philadelphia cds, margins huge, showing complete design work at bottom and sides, to just in at top, fine to very fine. (2012 PSAG Cert #0562790 for pair) Cat $2500.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 555

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 11L4, B Relief, huge margins including left sheet margin, part of adjoining stamp at top, clear to slightly in at right, bold New York circular datestamp, Very Fine, the bottom outer line of this position wore away over time, this late impression shows breaks in both top and bottom lines, ex Wagshal, with 1996 and 2010 P.F. certificates as well as a note from Neinken confirming the type and plating

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1134

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, E Relief, huge and even margins all around which clearly shows the characteristics of the type, intense shade and impression, neat strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING AND SUPERB 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 1987 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $8,250.00).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1133

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Large to huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at right, intense shade and impression, light cancel leaves entire design and the type characteristics clearly visible, faint vertical crease at right not mentioned on accompanying certificate EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2. THIS POSITION PRODUCED THE BEST EXAMPLE OF 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) has 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). With 1984 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3044

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, large margins, intense color on bright paper, clear breaks at both top and bottom, neat strike of circular datestamp 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. Ex Lessin. With 1988 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ price $6,000.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3042

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 32L4, enormous margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at sides, rich Plate 4 color on bright paper, well-struck town datestamp, faint pressed-out vertical crease at left mentioned on two most recent certificates, Extremely Fine appearance, a huge stamp, with 1961 and 2008 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75 Jumbo; SMQ $2,200.00 as 75, $3,000.00 as 80), this was no doubt significantly downgraded based on the small flaw

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3043

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 70R4, huge margins all around including right sheet margin and top portion of imprint (“Toppan Carpent”), wide break at bottom and substantial break at top, huge margins, rich color EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING JUMBO USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. THIS TYPE IS EXTREMELY RARE WITH THE IMPRINT. THIS IS THE ONLY SOUND EXAMPLE OF TYPE III SHOWING THE IMPRINT WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS. APART FROM THE IMPRINT, THIS IS ALSO ONE OF THE FINEST TYPE III STAMPS IN EXISTENCE, BY VIRTUE OF ITS HUGE BALANCED MARGINS, FACE-FREE CANCEL AND WONDERFUL COLOR AND IMPRESSION. The Neinken book states, “Stamps from Plate 4 showing part of the imprint are very rare.” Looking at the layout of Plate 4 (Neinken book, page 263), the imprint position types are as follows: left pane 31/41L Type IIIa, 51L Type IIIa-III, 61L Type III; right pane 40R Type III, 50/60R Type IIIa, 70R Type III. Therefore, only Positions 61L, 40R and 70R4 are Type III imprint positions (51L is a “swing” position with a smaller break). Ex Vogel and Natalee Grace. With 2011 P.F. certificate as a pair with Type IIIa and 2012 P.S.E. certificate as single (Superb 98; SMQ value $21,000.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98J) and one other shares this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3040

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), Pos. 32L4, impressive like black town cancellation, stunning example of this rare type III stamp, featuring breathtaking rich color and outstanding large margins, a top shelf example, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,250. Estimate $3,500 – 5,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2030

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Three large to huge margins, barely in at bottom, deep rich color, partial light circular datestamp, faint corner crease FINE APPEARING AND COLLECTIBLE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT BLUE TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2. While the design is slightly cut in at bottom and does not show the wide break in its entirety, this stamp has the huge double transfer along the right side that none of the hundreds of other different positions of the 1c Blue exhibit

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 46

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), tied to piece by neatly struck black “Brooklyn, NY, Jun 21” c.d.s., choice example with bold color and clear impression, showing nice clear break at bottom, scarce and handsome, Fine. Scott $3,000. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 57

8, 1857 1c Blue, Type III,pos. 66L4, deep rich color, town postmark, light crease in center and small repair at bottom center, Very Fine appearance, 1993 PF certificate (Scott price $2,500) 

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1022

o    1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), position 48L4 with stitch watermark, wide breaks at both top and bottom, clear to mostly large margins, rich color, lightly cancelled, Very Fine, handsome (photo). $2,500 Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 18

o    1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), plate 4, large to huge margins, gorgeous dark color nicely contrasted by the bright paper, good clear breaks at top and bottom, neat grid cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ $6,000 (photo). $2,500 AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE TYPE III. Expertization: 1985 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 17