Values of US Stamp Scott # 9: 1852 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 39

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Positions 45-46R1L, horizontal pair, large margins to just in, tied by light strike of “New Orleans La. 2? Jan.” circular datestamp on 1857 folded printed circular to Intra, Italy, clear strike of “G B 1F PK” boxed accountancy handstamp, transit and receiving backstamps, horizontal file fold affects stamps, otherwise Very Fine, scarce usage, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 905

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Two, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. IIA (11A) and tied by blue “Philadelphia Pa. Apr. 11” circular datestamps on blue 1853 folded letter to St. Petersburg, Russia, neat “Boston Br. Transit Apr. 13”, London and transit backstamps, manuscript due marking, 3c broken crease prior to use, some cover wear including extraneous purple manuscript, still Fine, a rare use to Russia, accompanied by extract of an article on this correspondence, the recipient went to Russia at the invitation of the government to build a dozen locomotives, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 907

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Horizontal pair, margins to in, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A) and tied by grids, red “New-York Br. Pkt. Nov. 2” circular datestamp on 1853 folded printed notice from Charleston S.C. to Stockholm, Sweden, various manuscript ratings, transit and receiving backstamps, also with red “Per Steamship James Badger between New York and Charleston” backstamp, fresh and Very Fine, rare 1851 Issue cover to Sweden, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 908

1c Blue, Ty. IV, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (9 var). Positions 91-93L1L, horizontal strip of three, left stamp triple transfer, one inverted, two clear strikes of “Chicago Ill. Mar. 11” circular datestamp, centered to bottom right, showing part of adjoining stamps at top and the wide left margin shows many of lines of the 91L inverted transfer which are usually not visible FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 WITH CHICAGO PERFS. IT ALSO HAS THE DISTINCTION OF CONTAINING THE ONLY MEANINGFUL PLATE VARIETY OF ANY STAMP WITH CHICAGO PERFORATIONS — THE LEFT STAMP IS POSITION 91L1L WITH TRIPLE TRANSFER/ONE INVERTED. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CHICAGO PERFORATION ITEMS EXTANT. The origin of the Chicago perforation was revealed in an article published by Jerry Wagshal in the Chronicle 130 (May 1986). To briefly summarize his 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 this strip of three). Apart from this strip only three singles are Type IV. With 1967 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as singles.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1139

1c Blue, Ty. IV, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (9 var). Plate 1 Late, bright color, centered to top left and showing part of two adjoining stamps, neat strikes 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).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1138

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 8R1L, recut twice at bottom, large to huge margins all around including sheet margin at top and part of adjoining stamp at bottom, radiant color and crisp impression, neat strike of face-free circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp from the position which in its early state produced one of the best examples of Type Ib (Scott 5A)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 772

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 8-9R1L, horizontal pair, left stamp recut twice at bottom, right stamp recut once at bottom, huge margins all around including part of four adjoining stamps, neat pen cancels, right stamp creases, light corner crease at bottom left, Extremely Fine appearance, both of these positions produced Type Ib stamps (Scott 5A) on the early state of the plate and still retain many of their earlier characteristics

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 773

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Positions 41-43/51-53L1L, horizontal block of six with imprint and plate no. 1 sheet margin at left, large margins to just in at bottom right, small part original gum, deep rich color, tiny margin nicks at top left and bottom right VERY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE BLOCK OF SIX FROM PLATE ONE LATE WITH A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE IMPRINT AND THE ENTIRE PLATE NUMBER. A MARVELOUS SHOWPIECE OF THE “FIRST” PLATE NUMBER. This block is rare for a number of different reasons. The positions show a wide variety of recuts, including the rarest (51L and 52L, see Neinken page 112). The recuts are as follows: Position 41L once at top and twice at bottom with a shift, 42L once at top and twice at bottom, 43L once at top, 51L twice at top and once at bottom (only four such recuts on plate), 52L is recut twice at top and twice at bottom (only two such recuts on plate), and 53L recut once at top and twice at bottom. The plate number position is especially desirable, because it was not present on the early state of the plate. Ex Neinken. Illustrated and described in Neinken book on pages 125-126.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 774

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Positions 29-30/39-40/49-50R1L, vertical block of six, original gum, large margins to clear including part imprint and “1” of plate number at right, rich color, all except 49R are recut once at top and once at bottom (49R is recut once at top) VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IV, SHOWING A LARGE PART OF THE IMPRINT AND THE PLATE NUMBER “1” AT RIGHT. Ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 775

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 7R1L, recut once at bottom, mostly huge margins including sheet margin at top, clear of ornament at upper right, rich color, neat strike of circular datestamp and part of French decimes due handstamp, insignificant tiny nick at bottom center, Very Fine example of this scarce and desirable position, which in its early state produced the only imperforate Type I, Scott No. 5, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 770

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 7-8R1L, horizontal pair, 7R recut once at bottom, 8R twice at bottom, huge margins to just in including part of adjoining stamp at left, bright color, neat strikes of grid cancel, fresh and Fine, a scarce and desirable pair from positions which in their early state produced Types I and Ib (Scott 5 and 5A), red backstamps

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 771

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 7R1L, recut once at bottom, full even margins, bright color, neat strike of Boston circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a scarce stamp from the famous Position 7R on Plate One which in its early state produced the only imperforate Type I, Scott No. 5

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 769

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Position 6R1L, recut once at bottom, shows the plate bruises which are found on certain top row positions, disturbed original gum, large margins to clear including sheet margin at top, radiant color, horizontal crease at top 3mm above design in sheet margin, the stamp itself is Extremely Fine, this position was one of the two best Type Ib positions on Plate 1 Early and still retains many of the earlier features, with 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 765

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Position 6R1L, recut once at bottom, shows the plate bruises at top, large margins to clear, brilliant color and impression, light strike of circular datestamp leaves the entire design clearly visible, Very Fine, an attractive example of Type IV from one of the two best Type Ib positions on the early state of the plate, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 766

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 7R1L, recut once at bottom, enormous margins all around including sheet margin at top, significant part of adjoining stamp (17R1L) at bottom and trace of adjoining stamps at sides, rich color on bright paper, detailed impression, neat strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT TYPE IV FROM POSITION 7R1L. THIS POSITION IN THE EARLY STATE OF THE PLATE IS THE ONLY SUBJECT ON ANY ONE-CENT PLATE TO PRODUCE THE IMPERFORATE TYPE I, SCOTT 5. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE. The top row of Plate 1 Late was, with the exception of Position 4R1L, recut and transformed into Type IV’s. However, the top row right pane positions still retained many of their fascinating features from Plate 1 Early. Among these is Position 7R, which on the early state of the plate produced the only imperforate Type I, Scott No. 5. On Plate 1 Late, most of 7R’s unique characteristics are still present: the design is complete at top and still shows the distinctive double transfer at top right, it is almost complete at bottom with only a small part of the balls erased, and the plumes are essentially intact, especially on early printings. The example offered here is a later impression, but it still shows the plumes at bottom.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 767