US Stamps Price Scott # 9: 1852 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 22

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), Pos. 53-54L1L, two singles forming a reconstructed horizontal pair, black “New Orleans” cds, and French receiving handstamp, F.-V.F., Ex-Neinken. Scott price $240.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 646

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Original gum, large margins incl. trace of adjoining stamps at top and bottom and sheet margin at left, bright color in an unusual shade for Plate 1 Late (probably one of the early printings from the reworked plate), Extremely Fine, with 2000 and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $1,900.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 396

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Position 94R1L, Jumbo margins showing parts of adjoining stamps on right and top, traces at left, sheet margin at bottom, deep rich color and detailed impression, blurry grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IV WITH MARGINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACHIEVE A P.S.E. SUPERB 98 JUMBO GRADE. With 2006 P.F. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo) and 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $1,400.00 as 98).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 398

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Unused (no gum), ample to clear margins, pretty pastel color, Very Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 397

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Recut once at top and bottom, huge Jumbo margins, bright color, neat ms. cancel, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 1987 P.F. certificate for pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 399

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Positions 91-98R1L, horizontal strip of eight, all recut once at top, 98R double transfer, enormous margins to just touched at top of one stamp incl. part of five adjoining stamps and sheet margin at bottom, deep rich color, ms. cancels, two stamps have slight creases, appears Very Fine-Extremely Fine, scarce and desirable multiple, ex Hansen, with 2007 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 400

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 1c blue, type IV, horizontal pair, positions Scott 98-99R1L, each stamp recut once at top, black cds, full to large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at right, light vertical crease in the right margin (can be easily trimmed away), v.f. and beautiful pair, with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2011, Sale 201106, Lot 9

() U.S.; General Issues, 1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, #9. Unused, large margins on 3 sides, Very Fine. Scott $275. Estimate price $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 84

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Two, large margins and choice centering, latter Position 98R1L with portions of adjoining stamps at top and right and with sheet margin at bottom, bright colors, circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine, each with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 and VF-XF 85 respectively, total SMQ $500.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2106

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Recut once at top, large to huge margins incl. sheet margin at left, neat strike of circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ value $300.00 as 90, $750.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2105

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Position 2L1L, recut twice at bottom, large to huge margins incl. sheet margin at top, deep rich color, neat strike of “Paid” cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $1,400.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2104

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Recut once at top and bottom, original gum, single hinge mark, large margins to touching at left, Fine and attractive, with 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2103

o 1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), large to oversize margins including wide sheet margin at right; bright color and paper and a light, face-free black town cancel; a choice, Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $250 for a normal 90. Scott $120 Expertization: 1999 & 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2446

1c Blue, Ty. IV, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (9 var). Plate 1 Late, bright color, natural pre-printing paperfold, centered to top, neat strike of circular datestamp A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT TYPE IV WITH CHICAGO PERFORATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 19 EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN OF THE ONE-CENT — OF THESE ONLY THREE SINGLES AND THE UNIQUE STRIP OF THREE ARE TYPE IV. The origin of the Chicago perforation was revealed in an article published by Jerome S. Wagshal in the Chronicle 130 (May 1986). To briefly summarize Mr. Wagshal’s revelations, the inventor of the machine used to create the Chicago Perf stamps was Dr. Elijah W. Hadley, a Chicago dentist. He probably constructed the machine in 1854. Over a two-year period, beginning in November 1854, Dr. Hadley’s device was offered for sale to the Post Office Department thru R. K. Swift, a prominent Chicago banker and businessman. The distinctive 12-1/2 gauge Chicago Perf was applied to sheets of the 1c (Plates 1 Late and 2) and 3c 1851 Issue, the former being considerably rarer. According to the census of Chicago Perf items compiled by W. Wilson Hulme II (Chronicle 175, Aug. 1997), a total of 19 examples of the 1c Chicago Perf have been recorded, comprising 2 unused, 5 used on covers and 12 used off cover (including a strip of three). Of these only the unique strip of three and three singles are Type IV. With 1952 note from Stanley Ashbrook. With 1969 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1001

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Positions 51-53L1L, horizontal strip of three, large margins to in incl. part imprint at left, tied by overzealous pen marking on blue folded letter to Georgia, stamps with pre-use vertical creases in left margin and left two stamps, otherwise Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3691