Cost of US Stamps Scott Catalogue # 23 – 1857 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 8

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 24R1L, recut once at top and twice at bottom, lightly cancelled by datestamp, deep rich color, full perforations all around, Extremely Fine, an exceptionally well-centered example of this scarce stamp, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1028

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 71R1L, recut once at top and bottom, unused (no gum), intense shade and impression, scissors-separated leaving all perfs intact, small thin spot at top, Very Fine appearance, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1027

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 89R1L with break in outer line at bottom, recut once at top, clear strike of red New York City carrier datestamp, centered to top which gives a very clear view of the broken outer line at bottom, Fine, Position 89R1L is the original one recognized and described by Ashbrook, Neinken states in his 1c book (p. 129) that the top line of this position was recut, but the bottom line, which was weak in the early state of the plate, was overlooked and not recut — as the plate continued to wear during use, parts of this weak bottom line disappeared

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1026

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Positions 30L1L and 40/50L1L, single and vertical pair originally forming a strip of three, first and last recut once at top, 40L recut once at top and bottom, with straddle-pane selvage and centerline at right, the pair with plate crack, tied by “La Grange Ga. Jan. 27” circular datestamps on cover used within Georgia, cover repair at top left well away from stamps, Very Fine appearance, a pretty cover and scarce use of the plate crack positions, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1025

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 61R1L, recut once at top, selvage at left, clearly showing plate crack at upper right, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1024

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 41R1L, recut once at top and bottom, with prominent plate crack at center, lightly cancelled leaving entire design clearly visible, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1023

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 40L1L, recut once at top and bottom, with prominent plate crack which is especially noticeable at lower left, neat strikes of double-circle datestamp, Very Fine, a beautiful example of this desirable position

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1022

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Positions 44/54/64L1L, top stamp Position 44L shows major double transfer, each recut once at top and bottom, tied by neat “New Orleans La. Dec. 13, 1857” circular datestamps on blue folded letter to Orange C.H. Va., horizontal file fold well away from stamps, Very Fine, a rare perforated 1c 1857 Type IV multiple containing one of the double transfer positions described as “outstanding” (Neinken book, p. 120), ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1021

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Positions 44/53-54L1L, L-shaped block of three, top stamp Position 44L shows major double transfer, all three recut once at top and bottom, choice centering, tied by bold “Philadelphia Pa. Nov. 24” circular datestamps on gray cover to West Chester Pa., few trivial toned perf tips, still Extremely Fine, a choice and rare perforated 1c 1857 Type IV multiple containing one of the double transfer positions described as “outstanding” (Neinken book, p. 120), ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1020

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Recut once at top and once at bottom, used with horizontal pair and single of 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26), tied by “Cleveland O. Apr. 19” circular datestamps on cover to Amherstburg, Canada West, red “United States 6d” in oval handstamp, 1858 transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine, attractive use, ex Beals

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1051

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Three singles, tied by “New-York Aug. 24, 1857” circular datestamps on folded letter to New London Conn., vertical file fold affects left stamp, otherwise Fine, early use, the earliest documented use is only one month earlier, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1050

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Positions 8/18/28R1L, vertical strip of three, top stamp recut twice at bottom (11 such on plate), bottom two recut once at top and bottom, choice centering for this difficult issue, tied by “Columbus O. Feb. 11” circular datestamp with day slug inverted on cover to Millersport O., bottom stamp defective where torn prior to use, minor wear, Very Fine, especially desirable with the stamp from the top row of the right pane, which produced one of the best examples of Type Ib on the early state of the plate, ex Ashbrook, with 1978 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1049

1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Positions 86/95-96R1L, L-shaped block of three tied by blue circular datestamp on light yellow cover to Ind., missing most of top flap, few edge tears, left 1c barely affected from placement near edge of cover, still Very Fine, a scarce block of three, multiples on covers tend to be strips, ex Neinken, Scott Retail $3,500.00 off cover

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1048

1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Positions 98-100L1L, horizontal strip of three, each recut once at top, choice centering, tied by blue “Richfield O. Feb. 16” circular datestamps on light yellow cover to Hinckley O., some slight overall cover wear, Very Fine, a scarce and desirable strip of three on cover, Scott Retail $3,500.00 off cover

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1047

1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Positions 77/87/97L1L, vertical strip of three, top stamp recut twice at top and once at bottom (four such on plate), center stamp recut once at top and bottom, bottom stamp recut once at top, choice centering, tied by neat strikes of blue “Rose N.Y. Oct. 2?” circular datestamp on cover to Troy N.Y., small sealed tear at top and on top flap, Very Fine appearance, a beautiful and scarce strip of the Type IV perforated issue on cover, especially desirable with the scarcer recut variety on the top position, Scott Retail $3,500.00 off cover

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1046