Value of US Stamp Scott Catalog #23 – 1c 1857 Benjamin Franklin. Page 10

1c Blue, Ty. IV, Triple Transfer, One Inverted (23 var). Position 71L1L, recut twice at top and once at bottom (only four such recuts on the plate), deep rich color, neat strikes of circular datestamp, centered slightly to top, still Very Fine, this major variety is significantly rarer in perforated form, we have offered only a half-dozen since keeping computerized records

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1011

1c Blue, Ty. IV, Triple Transfer, One Inverted (23 var). Position 71L1L, recut twice at top and once at bottom (only four such recuts on the plate), deep rich color, choice centering for this difficult issue, bold strike of grid cancel VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE TRIPLE TRANSFER/ONE INVERTED FROM POSITION 71L1L. THIS IS EXTREMELY RARE AS A PERFORATED STAMP, AND THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. The inverted transfers on Positions 71L, 81L and 91L were made after the top row of the right pane of Plate 1 Early was entered from the Type I single-relief transfer roll. According to Richard Celler’s theory, the three inverted transfers were made from a Type I design 3-relief transfer roll as a sort of trial after the top row entries had been made and the plate was turned around 180 degrees. When another plate (“Plate 0”) had to be discarded, the siderographer returned to Plate 1 and erased the three inverted transfers before completing the plate with entries surrounding 3R to 10R. On Plate 1 Early, Positions 71L and 81L are double transfers. Position 91L was entered a total of three times, so it is a triple transfer, one inverted. When the plate was reworked in 1852, 71L and 81L were re-entered (but not 91L), making them all triple transfers, one inverted. The stamp offered here comes from Position 71L on Plate 1 Late. This major variety is significantly rarer in perforated form. We have offered only a half-dozen since keeping computerized records. Ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1006, Lot 1010

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 21R1L, recut once at top, twice at bottom, with left straddle-pane margin and centerline, intense shade and impression, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp and especially desirable with the straddle-pane margin, with 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 452

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 72L1L, recut once at top, double transfer at bottom, light red cancel leaves most of design and double transfer clearly visible, deep shade, choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT PERFORATED TYPE IV WITH DOUBLE TRANSFER. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THIS CHOICE CENTERING AND LIGHT RED CANCELLATION. With 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 457

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 58R1L, recut once at top and bottom, showing significant plate cracks at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, neat circular datestamps and also some red ink at top, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT PERFORATED TYPE IV. SCARCE WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. This stamp is especially desirable because it shows the surface cracks in the printing plate — these are not evident in the early state of the plate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 458

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Positions 51-52R1L, both recut once at top and bottom, with straddle-pane margin and centerline at left, bright shade, neat strikes of circular datestamp, Very Fine, a pretty pair, desirable with the straddle-pane margin

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 453

1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Positions 1/21/31R1L, vertical strip of three, 1R recut once at bottom, 21R recut once at top and bottom, 31R recut once at top and twice at bottom, with straddle-pane margin and centerline at left, unusually bright color, bold strikes of Philadelphia circular datestamp VERY FINE. A RARE VERTICAL STRIP OF THREE OF THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE IV. THIS IS THE ONLY CENTERLINE MULTIPLE REPORTED. Scott Retail with no premium for the centerline. Especially desirable with three different types of recuts — the recut only at bottom occurs on eight positions.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 454

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 5R1L, recut once at bottom (only eight such recuts on plate), with double transfer, rich color, face-free strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE IV. SCARCE WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. This position produced the scarce imperforate Type Ib on the early state of the plate. Ex Floyd. With 1999 and 2000 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 455

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 7R1L, the recut state of the rare Type I from Plate 1 Early, recut once at bottom (only eight such recuts on plate), perfs in but still shows top with Type I characteristics, tied by “Richmond Va. Jan., 1858” circular datestamp on printed produce notice, Fine, the perforated examples of Position 7R1L are exceedingly scarce, this is the only example on cover we have offered since keeping computerized records and it is also only the third in any form contained in Power Search

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 456

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 74R1L, recut once at top and bottom, intense shade, tied by bold strike of grid on August 1857 folded printed notice from Philadelphia to Stonerstown Pa., trivial wear, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 490

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Two, Positions 40L1L and 46L1L, each recut once at top and bottom, each with plate crack, each tied on cover, Fine-Very Fine, an attractive pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 491

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Remarkably choice centering for the difficult perforated issue, tied by “Boston Mass. 22 Oct.” circular datestamp on folded printed notice for Young Men’s Democratic Club to Marion Mass., minor edge toning, Extremely Fine, the perforated 1c stamps from Plate 1 Late are rarely encountered with such superb centering

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 482

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Recut once at top and bottom, rich color, tied by blue “Louisville Ky. Apr. 7” circular datestamp on locally addressed light green cover, fresh and Very Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 483

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 21L1L, recut once at top and twice at bottom, rich color, tied by red “Providence R.I. ? 25, 1858” circular datestamp on locally addressed folded cover, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 484

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 23). Position 84R1L, recut once at top and twice at bottom, tied by red “Paid/U.S. Mail/City Delivery/1” New York City carrier datestamp on small cover to local street address, small piece of flap missing, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 485