US Stamp Value Scott 8A: 1851 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 3

Scott #8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, used single with well clear to large margins all around, break in the frame line at top, strong color and impression on fresh white paper, red carrier cancel, very fine; 1997 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 24

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), crossed blue grid cancellations, desirable example with brilliant color; horizontal crease at top and tiny corner crease at bottom left, Very Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $900. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 58

o    1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), large margins with portion of adjoining stamp at top, bright color and paper, neatly cancelled by open grid, Extremely Fine. SMQ price $2,300 (photo). $900 Expertization: 1999 and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 19

o    1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), right sheet margin used single with a sizable break at the top, featuring a huge 3mm sheet margin at right, plus oversized margins at top and left both showing bits of the adjacent stamp, close but clear at base, lovely deep color on fresh paper that shows a scarce stitch watermark, bold town cancel, Extremely Fine, seldom seen with such large margins (photo). $900 Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 20

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), full o.g., sharply etched impression with dazzling color and complete to large margins around the scarce Type IIIa converge to provide a more than pleasing example; two small imperceptible tears at top, lovely Very Fine appearance, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $6,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2506

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Full to large margins all around, deep rich Plate 4 color with beautiful impression, unusual line cancel (not ms.), probably made with the rim of a circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 884

Scott #8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, lovely single with large break in the top frame line, large margins all around, plus being especially fresh with rich color and detailed impression, tied to pristine circular rate cover to Cumberland, Me by Portland, Me. c.d.s., extremely fine; a scarce usage in immaculate condition; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 148

Scott #8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, handsome used example with ample to large margins, excellent color and impression, neat black c.d.s. town cancel, very fine; 1998 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 146

Scott #8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, pos. 37R1E, handsome used example with ample to large margins, including tiny portions of adjoining stamps at top and right, and plate position dot at upper right corner, excellent color and impression, light portion of a town c.d.s., tiny surface scuffs, otherwise nearly very fine; 2013 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 147

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 38L4, large margins to full, showing wide break in outer line at top, intense shade and impression, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa IMPERFORATE. Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The example offered here, which clearly shows the bottom line complete and top line with wide break, is a superb example of the type.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 70

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), position 59R4, red (not orange as noted on accompanying certificate) and black cancels, ample to large margins except just touching at right center; slightly toned, Fine to Very Fine, 2012 Doporto photo certificate. Scott $1,200. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 33

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), marvelous blue town cancellation, awesome wide margined example with extraordinary wide margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and right, an exquisite showpiece with luscious rich color and finely etched impression, a great stamp, Extremely Fine, 1978 P.F. certificate for imperforate strip of 3, from which this fabulous stamp was taken, this being the center stamp from the strip. Scott $950. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 32

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Original gum, margins to touched but clearly showing the break at top and complete line at bottom, few scattered toned spots, Fine appearing and scarce original-gum example of the 1c Ty. IIIa

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 558

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), crossed blue grid cancellations, desirable example with brilliant color, Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1006

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), neat black cancellation, brilliant bright shade, a flawless example with nice eye appeal, Fine. Scott $900. Estimate value $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3105