Cost of US Stamp Scott 21: 1857 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 5

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Plate 4, choice margins and attractively centered, rich color with neat New York “U.S. Mail City Delivery” carrier datestamp, trivial corner crease top left, otherwise Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1460

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Plate 4, rich color and detailed impression, showing clear breaks at both top and bottom (the characteristic of the type), unobtrusive yet clearly visible red circular datestamp, perfs at left slightly blunted by scissors separation, still Very Fine, an attractive stamp with red cancel, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 46

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Plate 4, unusually choice centering with wide margins, intact perforations at top, deep rich color, unobtrusive strikes of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE III, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. Due to the narrow vertical spacing on this plate, stamps are most typically found with the perforations impinging on a portion of the design. The example offered here is centered so that the breaks in both the bottom and top lines are clearly visible. From our 2004 Rarities sale (as a pair). With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $9,300.00). This is the highest grade awarded.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 45

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Plate 4, C Relief, rich color nicely complemented by red New York City 2c integral-rate carrier circular datestamp, fresh and Very Fine, a stamp with great visual appeal, with 1981 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4016

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Plate 4, beautifully balanced margins and proof-like impression, deep rich color, barely cancelled in top perfs, appears unused at a glance EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE III, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. Due to the narrow vertical spacing on this plate, stamps are most typically found with the perforations impinging on a portion of the design. The example offered here is centered so that the breaks in both the bottom and top lines are clearly visible. With 1994 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $10,000.00). None has graded higher.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3059

o 1857, 1¢ blue, type III (21), position 67R4, fresh and well centered with intense color and a clear, face-free town cancel; tiny natural paper inclusion at upper left, mentioned only for strict accuracy (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), Very Fine to Extremely Fine with great eye appeal. Scott price $2,500 Expertization: clear 1988 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 688

o 1857, 1¢ blue, type III (21), exceptionally well centered, with the breaks at top and bottom clearly visible; deep, rich color and a very light town cancel; fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott value $2,500 IT IS A RARE PERFORATED TYPE III WHICH FEATURES WIDE BREAKS AT TOP AND BOTTOM AND POSSESSES LARGE MARGINS TOP AND BOTTOM AS WELL, THEREBY ALLOWING US A CLEAR VIEW OF THE TYPE CHARACTERISTICS. Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 49

1857, 1¢ blue, type III (21), a very well centered and incredibly fresh, fine example of its type, with the characteristic breaks at top and bottom being quite clear; marvelous color, exceptionally bright paper and full, very lightly hinged original gum; a choice, Very Fine to Extremely Fine Gem. SSV $24,000. Scott price $17,500 A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY MINT PERFORATED 1¢ TYPE III; SOUND EXAMPLES WITH ORIGINAL GUM ARE RARELY SEEN—EXAMPLES SUCH AS THIS, WITH CHOICE CENTERING, AMAZING FRESHNESS AND FULL, LIGHTLY HINGED ORIGINAL GUM, ARE VIRTUALLY NON-EXISTENT. Expertization: 1991 & 2006 PF Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85. Provenance: Hoffman.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 48

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 1c blue, type III, part black cds, well centered for this, with design clear of the perforations on all sides, deep rich color, fresh and fine, scarce stamp, with 2006 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 25

1857, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 21), position 49L4, without gum, an extremely elusive unused example of type III showing clear break at bottom, brilliant fresh color; several pulled perfs and repair at lower left, otherwise Fine, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $7,000. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 695

1857, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 21), position 73L4, shows clear break at bottom, grid cancel; several short or pulled perfs, lightly toned in UR margin only, Very Good, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,500. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 698

1857, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 21), position 78R4, light black town cancellation, decent appearing example of this scarce stamp, with rich color; tiny piece out at top, and multiple short perforations, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,500. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 696

1857, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 21), position 21R4, clearly shows break at bottom, blue town cancel; small thin at top and a few short perfs, otherwise fresh and Fine to Very Fine, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,550. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 697

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 1¢ Blue, Type III, #21. Pos. 40R4, lightly canc’d., very well centered and excellent color, Extremely Fine and scarce, PSE (2011) cert. Scott Stamp Values $5,000. Estimate price $2,000-2,500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1026

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 1¢ Blue, Type III, #21. Lightly canc’d., “pulled perforation at top left”, well centered, Fine to Very Fine, PF (1989) cert. Scott $2,500. Estimate $700-800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1028