Prices of US Stamps Scott Cat. # 21 – 1857 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 10

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (21). Positions 98-100R2, horizontal strip of three, center stamp Position 99R2, the finest example of Type III on any plate, Position 98R at left is Type II, Position 100R at right has break in bottom line which qualifies it as Type IIIa, rich color, neat strike of New York circular datestamp, stamps at left and right have slight creases (ending in tiny tear in left stamp), center stamp (Position 99R2) is sound VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF POSITION 99R2 IN A SOUND-APPEARING STRIP. THIS IS ONE OF TWO USED MULTIPLES CONTAINING THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT 1857 ISSUE FROM POSITION 99R2. THIS POSITION FURNISHED THE WIDEST BREAKS OF ANY TYPE III ENTRY, AND THIS STRIP CONTAINS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE PERFORATED 99R2 IN USED CONDITION. On Plate 2, 198 of the 200 positions were Type II. Position 100R was Type II in the early stage of the plate, but as wear began to weaken the bottom line, it became Type IIIa with a small break at bottom. Positions 89R and 99R on Plate 2 have been the focus of special attention, because of their unusual nature. Ashbrook states: “A study of the double transfers of 89R2 and 99R2 is most interesting, because here in a vertical pair of positions we have two distinct varieties… The 99R2 stamp is a fresh entry that was short transferred both at top and bottom over an original entry that had been erased… The stamp, 89R2, is a re-entry, but not in the proper sense of this term, because the re-entry on the lower part of this position was an error, as it was not made to correct an existent fault of the original 89R transfer.” Plate 2 stamps were issued imperforate from December 1855 through June 1857. Beginning in July 1857 stamps from Plates 1 Late, 2 and 4 were issued with perforations, and Plates 2 and 4 continued to produce stamps through late 1857. Plate 2 stamps are rarer perforated than in imperforate form, conversely, Plate 4 stamps are rarer imperforate than in perforated form. Our unpublished census of perforated Position 99R2 stamps contains one unused in a block of nine, three on covers, two in strips of three and 18 used singles. Most have faults or are poorly centered. Ex Newbury and Neinken (illustrated in his book on p. 194). Listed but unpriced in Scott as strip. Scott Retail for a 99R2 used single is $20,000.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1072

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Plate 4, two singles, perfs scissors-separated causing straight edges, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26), tied by “Terre Haute Ind. Dec. ?” circular datestamp on 1858 cover to Spezzia, Italy, red “New York Paid 18 Dec. 23” credit datestamp, French transits incl. boxed “P.D.” handstamp, transit and receiving backstamps, some slight wear, slightly reduced at right, Fine, prepaid 5c but credited 18c to England and marked “P.D.” without postage due notations, an odd use, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1184

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Position 80L4 with straddle-pane margin and centerline at right, blind perfs between selvage and stamp, gorgeous centering, rich color nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING USED STRADDLE-PANE MARGIN AND CENTERLINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE III. Only six positions along the two adjacent vertical rows of Plate 4 can possibly be Type III, therefore, centerline examples are rare (especially since the selvage was often removed). Accompanied by small plating chart showing the distinctive marks on this position.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1094

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Position 70L4 with straddle-pane margin at right, blind perfs between selvage and stamp, intense shade, distinct plate marks in right margin, tied by large Boston “Paid” grid on small piece, Very Fine and choice, only six positions along the two adjacent vertical rows of Plate 4 can possibly be Type III, straddle-pane examples are rare, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1093

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Position 30L4 with perforated straddle-pane margin and centerline at right, tied by grid cancel on cover to Northampton Mass. and forwarded to Boston, red “Brighton Ms. Aug. 12” circular datestamp, cover with some slight wear, Very Fine, only six positions along the two adjacent vertical rows of Plate 4 can possibly be Type III, centerline examples are rare (especially since the selvage was often removed), ex Col. Green, with 1985 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1091

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Position 46L12, clear breaks in outer lines at both top and bottom, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26), straddle-pane margin and centerline at left, tied by grid cancel and “New-York Aug. 16, 1861” circular datestamp on cover to Lancaster Pa., fresh and attractive VERY FINE. ONE OF TWO REPORTED COVERS WITH POSITION 46L12, WHICH PRODUCED THE ONLY PERFORATED TYPE III ON ANY PLATE OTHER THAN PLATE FOUR. According to the Neinken book (p. 495), Position 46L12 is different from all other positions on Plate 12. Given the normal method of entering the positions, it should be a B Relief. However, the bottom left of 46L12 is more complete than it should be if the entry was made from the B Relief. Neinken states that after much study by himself and Elliott Perry, they concluded that it is an exact match for the T Relief used to enter the top row of Plate 11, which was created around the same time as Plate 12. Characteristics of the T Relief include a greater degree of completeness at the bottom left than is present on the B Relief. Neinken theorizes that the siderographer used the T-A-B transfer roll (used for Plate 11), and entered a single position on Plate 12 — 46L — perhaps to correct an earlier mistake in entering the position. Other students disagree with the idea that the T Relief was used, and the matter awaits resolution. Accompanied by 1988 note from William Hatton stating that this example was used as the basis for the listing.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1517

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Position 46L12, choice centering with perfs well clear of design at top and bottom and with clear breaks in both outer lines, rich color, detailed impression, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, faint corner crease at top right VERY FINE APPEARANCE. POSITION 46L12 PRODUCED THE ONLY PERFORATED TYPE III ON ANY PLATE OTHER THAN PLATE FOUR. VERY FEW EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN. According to the Neinken book (p. 495), Position 46L12 is different from all other positions on Plate 12. Given the normal method of entering the positions, it should be a B Relief. However, the bottom left of 46L12 is more complete than it should be if the entry was made from the B Relief. Neinken states that after much study by himself and Elliott Perry, they concluded that it is an exact match for the T Relief used to enter the top row of Plate 11, which was created around the same time as Plate 12. Characteristics of the T Relief include a greater degree of completeness at the bottom left than is present on the B Relief. Neinken theorizes that the siderographer used the T-A-B transfer roll (used for Plate 11), and entered a single position on Plate 12 — 46L — perhaps to correct an earlier mistake in entering the position. Other students disagree with the idea that the T Relief was used, and the matter awaits resolution.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1516

1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Positions 61-62L4, horizontal pair with ” ston & Cincinnati” portion of imprint at left, deep color, unobtrusive circular datestamps FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY REPORTED PERFORATED STAMP FROM THIS POSITION SHOWING THE END OF THE LEFT IMPRINT. A GREAT RARITY. Parts of the left imprint can be seen on Positions 31, 41, 51 and 61L. No copies are known showing the full plate number. This is the only recorded perforated example which shows the bottom of the imprint at left. With 1980 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as pair with no premium for the imprint

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1088

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 1c blue, type III, pos.66L4, part black town cancel, well centered for this issue showing the full design, fresh and v.f., with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 40

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Plate 4, pen cancel expertly removed and regummed, precise centering, intense color on bright white paper, small corner crease, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5226

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Wide top and bottom margins showing the outer frameline breaks which define the type, dark Plate 4 shade, light partial circular datestamp, Very Fine and attractive, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5222

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Plate 4, face-free strikes of circular datestamp and red transit cancels, light horizontal crease at bottom, Very Fine appearance, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5223

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Position 66L4, deep shade, some scissors blunted perfs at right and reperfed at bottom, Fine appearance, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (Good 30, SMQ $495.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5225

o 1857, 1¢ blue, type III (21), position 53L4, nicely centered, clearly showing large breaks at top and bottom, deep, plate 4 color and bright white paper, exceptionally fresh and nearly Very Fine. Scott price $2,750 A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1¢ TYPE III PERFORATED. Expertization: 1957 PF Certificate not noting position.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 357

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 1c blue, type III, pos.32L4, unused with full original gum, l.h., usual centering for this tight margined issue, deep rich color and sharp impression, fresh and fine example of this rare mint stamp, with 2000 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2010, Sale 201009, Lot 15