Cost of US Stamp Scott 18: 1861 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 2

1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), light and face free black cancellation, extremely appealing well centered type I stamp with warm rich color; small crease along bottom right corner, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $550. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1241

United States Scott 1857-61 Issue 1857 1c blue, type I, light cancel, exceptionally well centered for this difficult issue, fine, with 1981 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 201501, Lot 77

USA (Scott 18) 1861 FRANKLIN 1¢ BLUE TYPE I Handsome stamp, fresh color, attractive blue grid cancel, very fine. (2014 PF Cert #522500) Cat price $570.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 576

USA (Scott 18) 1861 FRANKLIN 1¢ BLUE TYPE I Fresh, rich color, original gum, previously hinged, fine. (Copy of 2012 PSE Cert #01250795 for block). Cat price $2100.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 575

1c Blue, Ty. I (Scott 18). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impression, centered to left but quite well-centered top and bottom, a strong Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1146

1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), o.g., heavy hinge remnants, a handsome well centered example with nicely balanced margins, quite an elusive type I stamp; small hinge thin and various toned perforations, otherwise Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,100. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 43

USA (Scott 18) 1861 FRANKLIN 1? BLUE TYPE I BIG stamp with generous margins, very fine. Fresh, bright color, exceptional quality for this tough issue. Original gum, previously hinged. (2002 PF Cert #0387982). Cat $2100.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 78

USA (Scott 18) 1861 FRANKLIN 1? BLUE TYPE I Choice stamp, wide side margins, distinct type I characteristics top & bottom. Fresh color, small part pen and blue town cancels, very fine and attractive. (1989 APS Cert #68022) Cat price $550.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 79

United States Scott 1857-61 Issue 1857 1c blue, type I, lightly hinged, bright color, centered slightly to bottom, fresh and fine, scarce unused, with 1985 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2014, Sale 201411, Lot 8

1c Blue, Ty. I (Scott 18). Plate 12, horizontal pair, fresh color and crisp impression, well-struck New York grid duplex, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3091

1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Plate 12, choice centering with wide margins which clearly show the characteristics of the type, brilliant color, neat strike of “New-York Jul. 30” circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE I. A RARE STAMP IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. The defining characteristic of Type I is that the entire design is printed, including the scrolls and plumes at bottom. Among the plates used to print imperforate stamps, only one position out of 1,000 can claim that honor (Position 7R1E, Scott No. 5). Type I perforated stamps are only known from certain positions on Plate 12. Due to the narrow spacing between perforations and difficulties of production, this issue is usually found with part of the design cut off by the perforations. The example offered here, with bright color, a clear cancel and with the design characteristics clearly visible, is a true condition rarity. The bottom part of the design, which is highly prized by specialists because it is incomplete on almost all other types, is intact. Ex Natalee Grace. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $6,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3090

18, 1861 1c Blue, Type I,deeply etched impression and bold color, well balanced margins, part o.g., Extremely Fine, 1985 PF certificate (Scott $2,100)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1041

18, 1861 1c Blue, Type I,plate 12, black grid cancel, Fine (Scott price $550) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1043

18, 1861 1c Blue, Type I,faintly cancelled at left, 2007 PF and 2014 PSE graded VF 80 certificates (Scott $550) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1042

1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), o.g., lightly hinged, exceedingly fresh example of this scarce type I stamp, with captivating fresh color and finely detailed impression; couple trivial short perfs at top right of little consequence, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2013 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,100. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2046