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1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 2 Crack (20 var). Vertical strip of three, Positions 2/12/22L2, huge lightning bolt crack thru top two stamps, deep rich color, light strikes of circular datestamp cancel, light horizontal crease through Pos. 12, blunted perfs on bottom stamp (not a plate crack stamp), centered to left which maximizes the visible portion of the crack, especially in Position 12 which “steals” much of the crack that is normally seen mostly on Position 13, Fine appearing strip with two examples of this dramatic and desirable variety, perforated examples of the Plate 2 flaw are much scarcer than imperforate, this and the previous lot are among the few multiples we have offered in years Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 117 |
US$1,900.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 20). Plate 12, original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, unusually wide margins EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT PERFORATED TYPE II. Ex Hansen. With 1999 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 17 |
US$1,300.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Mint N.H., from the top row of Plate 4, deep rich color on bright paper, unusually choice centering clearly showing the complete design at top VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN INCREDIBLY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM THE TOP ROW OF PLATE 4. THIS IS THE ONLY MINT NEVER-HINGED COPY OF SCOTT 20 FROM PLATE 4 WE HAVE OFFERED. A GREAT RARITY. When perforations were introduced in 1857, the plates used to print stamps at Toppan, Carpenter & Co. were laid out with narrow spaces between the subjects, because no thought had been given to the concept of perforation holes between the stamps. The imperforate sheets of 1c stamps on hand were printed from Plates 1 Late, 2 and 4, and the perforations on those stamps rarely clear the design all around. The example from Plate 4 offered here is not only extremely rare as a Mint Never-Hinged copy, it is also exceptionally well-centered. Ex Odeneal. With 1990 and 2007 P.F. certificates, the former with selvage at top. Scott Retail as hinged. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 16 |
US$6,000.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 1¢ Blue, Type II, #20. New York 1857 year date cancel, Very Fine, PF (1999) cert. Scott $310. Estimate value $150-200. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1295 |
US$196.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 20). Original gum, deep rich Plate 12 color, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE II. THE RARITY OF THIS TYPE IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY COLLECTORS OF HIGH-QUALITY STAMPS. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY GRADED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE WE HAVE EVER OFFERED. P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $5,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date in any category (one used copy shares this grade). The next-highest grade for an unused copy is a 90. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 978, Lot 1012 |
US$3,250.00 |
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o U.S. General Issues, 1857, 1¢ blue, type II, #20. Used, plate 2, Pos. 39L12, couple of short perfs, Fine, APEX (2008) cert. Scott $300. Estimate price $70. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2009, Sale 83, Lot 318 |
US$69.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 20). Remarkably well-centered for this tightly-spaced issue, deep rich color, face-free New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1200 |
US$600.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 20). Position 10R4, double transfer, grid cancel, short perf right and minor light staining, otherwise Fine, this is the only double transfer on Plate 4 (see Neinken, p. 270), a significant variety for the specialist, ex Neinken Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1167 |
US$425.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 20). Plate 11 or 12, original gum, lightly hinged, three wide margins and attractively centered, small owner’s backstamp, Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1164 |
US$400.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 20). Plate 12, original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade typical of Plate 12 printings, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE II. With 2002 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1163 |
US$1,300.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II, Cracked Plate (Scott 20). Position 23L2, deep rich color with a clearly defined vertical crack, attractively centered, partial circular datestamp, Fine, scarce Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1166 |
US$375.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 20). Plate 12, exceptional centering with lovely pastel color complimented by a pretty red “Paint” grid, the cancel is neatly struck as to leave the main features of the stamp distraction free, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $840.00 as ordinary 90) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1165 |
US$900.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Position 63L12 with prominent double transfer at top which is especially noticeable in the letters at top, original gum, rich color, Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail without premium for the double transfer Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3031 |
US$750.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857-61 1c blue, type II, horizontal pair, black “New York Jul 5, 1861” duplex cds, sharp impression, fine, with Scott 2003 PSE cert. Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 41 |
US$375.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, beautiful centering with wide balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE II. THIS IS ONLY THE FOURTH MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE WE HAVE OFFERED IN FIFTEEN YEARS, AND IT IS EASILY THE FINEST. A TRULY REMARKABLE STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. With 1992 and 2000 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as hinged Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 26 |
US$4,250.00 |