Price of US Stamp Scott 24: 1857 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 5

1857, 1¢ blue, type V (24), strip of 3, o.g., very lightly hinged, impressive multiple with vibrant color, each stamp with unusually large margins, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $475. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 61

1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Block of four, perf flaws and small edge repair in bottom right stamp, light but readable Key West Fla. circular datestamp, certainly very rare and a possibly cancel on this issue, Scott Retail as normal used block of four

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3423

1c Blue, Ty. V (Scott 24). Wide and perfectly balanced margins, pretty shade nicely complemented by bold red grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE V. DESPITE THIS STAMP’S READY AVAILABILITY, IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. Despite the abundant supply of Type V stamps, they are extremely difficult to obtain in higher grades. The stamp offered here has phenomenal visual appeal — bright color, a beautiful clear red grid cancel, wide and balanced margins, and wonderful overall freshness. Ex Dr. Morris, Dr. Puliafito and Natalee Grace. With 1991 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ price $675.00 as 95, $2,500.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher and only one other shares this desirable grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3422

24, 1857 1c Blue, Type V,select used single with excellent centering and a Mobile, Ala Mar 18, 1860 double circle postmark plus red London receiving mark, deep etched impression, Extremely Fine, 2002 and 2013 PF certificates (Scott value $42.50)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1040

U.S.; General Issues, 1860 Lincoln Hamlin Patriotic cover, Scott #24, 26. #24 and 26 (stamps badly trimmed) tied by New York Sep. 17, 1860 cancel, beardless Lincoln portrait, rail-splitter scene, verse and “Lincoln & Hamlin, Republican Central Campaign Club Headquarters, 722 Broadway, New-York”, cover badly trimmed at right, rarity 3, Average to Fine. Milgram #AL-91. Estimate price $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2013, Sale 99, Lot 138

Scott #24, 1c Blue, Ty. V, uncommonly well centered within wide margins, lovely deep color, full o.g. that is never hinged, extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate for a block of four grading VF-XF 85, this being the bottom left stamp.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 118

1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Block of nine with most of imprint and plate no. 10 at right, Positions 38-40/48-50/58-60, original gum, h.r., disturbed on bottom right stamp, reinforced vertical perf separations length of block between right column and selvage (essentially reattached), faint thin, Fine appearance, a scarce and desirable multiple with the plate number and most of imprint, Scott Retail as block, pairs and single with no premium for the positions, lot also incl. 30c Orange, Imperforate (38a), repaired with top left corner added, appears Fine, scarce, with 1969 P.F. certificate, total Scott Retail $3,940.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 133

1c Blue, Ty. V (Scott 24). Choice centering with wide side margins, fresh color, neat 1860 double-circle datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $675.00), only four have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 134

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 1c blue, type V, never hinged, well centered for this difficult issue, fresh and fine, with 2004 PFC (catalogue value for hinged)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 12

1c Blue, Ty. V (Scott 24). Wide well-balanced margins, rich color, clear “Mobile Ala. Jul. 3, 1860” double-circle datestamp and trace of red transit, most recent certificate notes nibbed perf at left, still Extremely Fine, with clear 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), with updated 2012 P.S.E. certificate noting the nibbed perf (XF 90, SMQ price $250.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1229

1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Two multiples, first is block of 21 with captured left imprint, unused (no gum), perforated through top of plate number which cuts off all but traces of it, faults including thins, reinforced perf separations, small stain, also a block of nine, disturbed original gum, h.r., reinforced perf separations and couple thins, Fine appearance, Scott Retail for an original-gum plate block is $3,000.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1228

1c Blue, Ty. V (Scott 24). Original gum, barely hinged, deep rich color, choice centering with balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1226

1c Blue, Ty. Va (24 var). Mint N.H., bright color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, a rare Mint N.H. example of this sub-type which only comes from certain positions on Plate 5, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, unpriced as unused in SMQ), Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1469

1c Blue, Ty. Va (24 var). Plate 5, rich color on bright paper, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $695.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1470

1c Blue, Ty. V (Scott 24). Position 81-86/91-96R9, horizontal block of twelve, interpane margin at left with centerline, bright color, neat grid cancels, some light creasing at bottom and some neatly hinge reinforced separations, still an attractive and scarce used block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1467