US Stamp Price Scott 31: 1857 10c George Washington. Page 4

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 31). Original gum, choice centering for this difficult issue showing full plumes at bottom (the defining characteristic of the type), pretty pastel color VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PERFORATED TYPE I ISSUE. Type I characteristics are only found on the 20 stamps that comprise the bottom row of the plate. Due to narrow spacing on the plate and difficulties in aligning the perforating machine, stamps at the bottom of the plate usually have perforations cutting into the bottom portion of the design. This is a negative, because Type I is defined as having the design complete at bottom. The population of stamps available to collectors showing the type characteristics is extremely limited, especially when other factors such as gum and soundness are taken into consideration. A review using Power Search shows exactly how rare this stamp is in such superior condition. The only other sound, original-gum and centered example we have offered in the past 15 years, from the Alan Whitman collection, realized $75,000 in one of our sales in 2009. With 1992 and 2003 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 586

1857, 10¢ green, type I (31), lightly struck black town cancellation, magnificent high quality example of this difficult type I stamp, with the deepest and richest color imaginable on this tough stamp, a sterling example that would make a fine addition to any quality collection, Very Fine, 1993 P.F.C. and 2013 P.F. certificate graded VF-80. Scott $1,250. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1021

1857, 10¢ green, type I (31), light black town cancellation, brilliant fresh example of this elusive stamp, completely sound and attractive, Fine. Scott $1,250. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 361

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 31). Choice margins, extra wide at bottom showing full type characteristics, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 165

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 10¢ green, type I, #31. Red grid cancel, Fine, APS (2012) cert. Scott $1,340. Estimate value $400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 325

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 embossed Ladies cover franked with 10c green, type I, barely tied by black grids, addressed to St. John’s, N.B., with faint red New York pmk alongside, also another in black, with “St. John Sept 4, 58” arrival pmk, some insignificant toning, otherwise fine and rare cover to Canada

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 38

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 31). Bright shade, wide and balanced margins and clearly showing the type characteristics, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE I, WHICH CLEARLY SHOWS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TYPE. Type I stamps are only found on the 20 stamps that comprise the bottom row of the plate. Due to narrow spacing on the plate and difficulties in aligning the perforating machine, stamps at the bottom of the plate usually have perforations cutting into the bottom portion of the design. This is a serious drawback, because Type I is defined as having the design complete at bottom. The stamp offered here, which is very well-centered and clearly shows the type characteristics, is a true condition rarity. With 1987 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1249

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 31). Beautifully centered with wide bottom margin showing the complete shells which are the defining design characteristics of this 10c type, rich color, large “Paid” grid cancel and bit of red cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1250

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 31). Horizontal pair, bright color and paper, neat strikes of New Orleans circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED PAIR OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE I PERFORATED ISSUE. With 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1251

1857, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 31), light black cancellation, choice well centered stamp, with bright color with pleasing detailed impression; faint diagonal crease at lower right shows only when dipped in fluid, as isn’t mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Very Fine, clear 1985 P.F. certificate for this stamp used on small piece, from which it was subsequently removed. Scott $1,250. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 34

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 31). Pretty shade, bold red grid cancel, reperfed and tear at left, Extremely Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1488

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 31). Gorgeous deep bluish green shade, nicely centered with extra wide bottom margin framing the type characteristics, circular datestamp leaves most of the central vignette distraction free, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1487

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 31). Brilliant color and crisp impression on fresh paper, neat strike of San Francisco circular datestamp, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT PERFORATED TYPE I HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. Type I stamps only come from the 20 positions that comprise the bottom row of the plate. Due to narrow spacing on the plate and difficulties in aligning the perforating machine, stamps at the bottom of the plate usually have perforations cutting into the bottom portion of the design. This is a negative, because Type I is defined as having the design complete at bottom. The population of stamps showing the characteristic is extremely limited, especially when other factors such as soundness are taken into consideration. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $10,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded, and only four others share it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 59

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 10c green, type I, black grid cancel, well centered, fine, with 1977 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 32

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 31). Position 98R1, bright color, unobtrusive cancels, Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4023