Value of US Stamp Scott Cat. # 18: 1c 1861 Benjamin Franklin. Page 8

1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Plate 12, C Relief, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26) and tied by large “Paid” grid cancels, red “Boston Mass. Aug. 1” double-circle datestamp on red and blue General Winfield Scott Patriotic cover to Holmdell N.J., some overall soiling, 1c slightly affected from placement at edge of cover, still Very Fine, scarce carrier use on a patriotic, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1560

1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Positions 89-90/99-100L12, C Relief, block of four with straddle-pane and centerline at right, original gum, h.r., bright color, few sensibly reinforced perf separations, thin spot at bottom right VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE I FROM THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE LEFT PANE OF PLATE TWELVE. Ex Neinken. Scott Retail $14,000.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1504

1c Blue, Ty. I (Scott 18). Horizontal pair and single from Plate 12, the pair Positions 91-92R12 (C Relief), left stamp 91R with plate crack and straddle-pane margin with centerline, right stamp 92R double transfer at top, cancelled by square grids, “Barrytown N.Y. Aug. 7” circular datestamp on cover to Pelham N.Y., single barely affected from placement near edge of cover, Very Fine, a pretty cover, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1513

1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Positions 81/91R12, both C Relief, rejoined vertical pair with straddle-pane margin and centerline at left, bottom stamp 91R plate crack at top left, lightly cancelled by targets, top stamp faint creases, Fine appearance, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1511

1c Blue, Ty. I (Scott 18). Position 22L12 with double transfer, tied by grid and used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26), similarly tied, neat “Philadelphia Pa. Jul. 15, 1861” octagonal datestamp on cover to West Chester Pa., Very Fine carrier use, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1529

1c Blue, Ty. I (Scott 18). Plate 12, C Relief with double transfer, bright shade, light strike of blue grid cancel, Very Fine, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1528

1c Blue, Ty. I (Scott 18). Position 76L12 with minor double transfer, intense shade and impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins showing almost complete impression at top and bottom, neat strike of “Paid” cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1527

1c Blue, Quasi-Type Ia (18 var). Position 56L12 which shows complete design at bottom and erasures of part of the design at top, also a double transfer, rich color nicely complemented by red New York City carrier datestamp VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF POSITION 56L12, WHICH PRODUCED A DESIGN TYPE THAT DEFIES CURRENT SCOTT CLASSIFICATION — THE BOTTOM IS COMPLETE, BUT THE TOP IS PARTLY ERASED. WE REFER TO THIS AS A QUASI-TYPE Ia, BECAUSE IT COMES CLOSEST TO TYPE Ia FROM THE BOTTOM OF PLATE FOUR. Position 56L12 was discussed in an article by Jerome S. Wagshal (“The One Cent Stamp of 1851-57: A Reconsideration of Types I Through IIIa”, 1973 Congress Book, pp. 113-115), in which he presented his case for reclassifying some of the 1c 1851-57 types. Regarding Position 56L12, Wagshal opined, “[it] requires separate recognition. Its characteristics are unlike those of any other position on any plate of the One Cent stamp. Judged by the standards which are the basis of the One Cent classification system, 56L12 must be given a separate status as a subtype of Type I.”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1519

1c Blue, Quasi-Type Ia (18 var). Position 56L12 which shows complete design at bottom and erasures of part of the design at top, also a double transfer, original gum, small h.r., bright shade and fresh FINE. A CHOICE AND RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF POSITION 56L12, WHICH PRODUCED A DESIGN TYPE THAT DEFIES CURRENT SCOTT CLASSIFICATION — THE BOTTOM IS COMPLETE, BUT THE TOP IS PARTLY ERASED. WE REFER TO THIS AS A QUASI-TYPE Ia, BECAUSE IT COMES CLOSEST TO TYPE Ia FROM THE BOTTOM OF PLATE FOUR. Position 56L12 was discussed in an article by Jerome S. Wagshal (“The One Cent Stamp of 1851-57: A Reconsideration of Types I Through IIIa”, 1973 Congress Book, pp. 113-115), in which he presented his case for reclassifying some of the 1c 1851-57 types. Regarding Position 56L12, Wagshal opined, “[it] requires separate recognition. Its characteristics are unlike those of any other position on any plate of the One Cent stamp. Judged by the standards which are the basis of the One Cent classification system, 56L12 must be given a separate status as a subtype of Type I.”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1518

1c Blue, Quasi-Type Ia (18 var). Position 56L12 which shows complete design at bottom and erasures of part of the design at top, also a double transfer, smudged cancel and lightened pen strokes, otherwise Fine, Position 56L12 was discussed in an article by Jerome S. Wagshal (“The One Cent Stamp of 1851-57: A Reconsideration of Types I Through IIIa”, 1973 Congress Book, pp. 113-115), in which he presented his case for reclassifying some of the 1c 1851-57 types, regarding Position 56L12, Wagshal opined, “[it] requires separate recognition. Its characteristics are unlike those of any other position on any plate of the One Cent stamp. Judged by the standards which are the basis of the One Cent classification system, 56L12 must be given a separate status as a subtype of Type I.”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1522

1c Blue, Quasi-Type Ia (18 var). Position 56L12 which shows complete design at bottom and erasures of part of the design at top, also a double transfer, neat grid cancel, thin spot at center, tear at left, still Very Fine, Position 56L12 was discussed in an article by Jerome S. Wagshal (“The One Cent Stamp of 1851-57: A Reconsideration of Types I Through IIIa”, 1973 Congress Book, pp. 113-115), in which he presented his case for reclassifying some of the 1c 1851-57 types, regarding Position 56L12, Wagshal opined, “[it] requires separate recognition. Its characteristics are unlike those of any other position on any plate of the One Cent stamp. Judged by the standards which are the basis of the One Cent classification system, 56L12 must be given a separate status as a subtype of Type I.”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1521

1c Blue, Quasi-Type Ia (18 var). Position 56L12 which shows complete design at bottom and erasures of part of the design at top, also a double transfer, bright shade, cancelled by double-circle datestamp, Fine, Position 56L12 was discussed in an article by Jerome S. Wagshal (“The One Cent Stamp of 1851-57: A Reconsideration of Types I Through IIIa”, 1973 Congress Book, pp. 113-115), in which he presented his case for reclassifying some of the 1c 1851-57 types, regarding Position 56L12, Wagshal opined, “[it] requires separate recognition. Its characteristics are unlike those of any other position on any plate of the One Cent stamp. Judged by the standards which are the basis of the One Cent classification system, 56L12 must be given a separate status as a subtype of Type I.”, with 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1520

1c Blue, Ty. I (Scott 18). Position 49L12, with vertical blue line thru “S” of “US” and down the back of Franklin’s head, tied by “U.S.P.O. Dispatch Phila. Jul. 22 2-1/2 PM” octagonal carrier’s datestamp with second strike on “Knight & Bell Commission Merchants” blind embossed corner card cover to local street address, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3746

1c Blue, Ty. I (Scott 18). Plate 12, bright shade nicely complemented by red New York carrier circular datestamp, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 2007 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5215

1c Blue, Ty. I (Scott 18). Position 25L12 with major double transfer, well-centered with slightly wider right margin, lovely pastel color, neat grid cancel and a little bit of ms. from address, Very Fine, exceptionally choice example (see Neinken, p. 492)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5216