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1c Blue (Scott 63). Radiant color nicely complemented by blue “Cincinnati O. Jun. 16” circular datestamp, perfectly centered with wide margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a pretty stamp, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 147 |
US$325.00 |
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U.S. General Issues, 1861, 1¢ to 10¢ Values on Cover to Switzerland, #63, 65, 68, 73, 8 values tied by cork killers, Oct 10 (1864) Petaluma, CA cds (2¢ stamps are defective at top), Nov 5 NY exchange office cancel in red, Brontallo, Nov 21 receiving cancel on reverse, 1¢ short paid 33¢ rate or as cert. says underpaid 10¢, still lovely multicolor item, Fine. Ex. Scott. PF (1997) cert. Estimate $300-400. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1695 |
US$863.00 |
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1861, 1¢ blue (Scott 63), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), good looking example of this difficult stamp that is rarely found in such pristine condition with gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 for this stamp when it was a top margin sheet margin single, the selvage has been subsequently removed. SMQ $775 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $300. Estimate value $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2086 |
US$425.00 |
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63, 1861 1c Blue,lovely top margin stamp with lovely bright color, o.g., Very Fine, 1987 PF certificate (Scott price $300) H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1081 |
US$325.00 |
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1861, 1¢ blue (Scott 63), o.g., lightly hinged, immaculate example with captivating rich color on bright white paper, a great stamp, Very Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $300. Estimate $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 143 |
US$250.00 |
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1861, 1¢ pale blue (Scott 63), light black “PAID” in lozenge cancellation, stunning example of the scarce pale blue color variety, perfectly centered with delightful color, a magnificent representation of this often misidentified shade, deserving placement in the finest collection, Superb, 2013 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $50. Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 144 |
US$325.00 |
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o 1¢ blue (Scott 63), perfectly centered, bright color, light circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine, a choice gem, only 3 have graded higher (no 100s). SMQ $575 (photo). $50 Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 105 |
US$350.00 |
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** 1¢ blue (Scott 63), beautifully centered, bright color and a finely etched impression, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine (photo). $300 as hinged A GEM NEVER HINGED MINT SINGLE EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1861 ISSUE. Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate for the block of four. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 104 |
US$625.00 |
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o 1¢ dark blue (Scott 63b), near perfect centering, gorgeous dark blue shade, light face-free cancel, Extremely Fine, choice, certainly among the finest extant of this rare shade; we agree with the XF 90 grade from the PF. SMQ $680 SSV$1750 (photo). $800 Expertization: 2010 P.F. Certificate graded 90 and 2011 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 106 |
US$1,350.00 |
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1c Blue, Specimen Ovpt. Ty. B (Scott 63S-B). Group containing two blocks of four and four singles, also single of Ty. J “9012” numeral ovpt., one block original gum (h.r.), other block no gum, three singles original gum (h.r.), other two no gum, one single appears to be the listed but unpriced “without period” variety but a tiny trace is visible under magnification, Fine-Very Fine group Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 69 |
US$1,500.00 |
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1c Deep Blue (63 var). Mint N.H. with bottom right corner selvage, wonderful intense shade reminiscent of Dark Blue (submitted to P.F. as such), gum skips, Fine, with copy of 2011 P.F. certificate as pair, Scott Retail as normal hinged Blue shade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 70 |
US$250.00 |
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1c Blue (63). Mint N.H. block of four, bright color, some minor perf separations and top left stamp short gum crease, Fine and extremely rare Mint N.H. block, this is only the fourth contained in Power Search, Scott Retail as hinged Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 71 |
US$375.00 |
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1c Blue (Scott 63). Horizontal pair, cancelled by blue “Wells, Fargo & Cos. Express S.Frco. Jan. 17” double-circle datestamp, stamps well-centered, separated and rejoined, still Extremely Fine and rare cancel, ex Rose Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 79 |
US$650.00 |
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1c Blue (Scott 63). Clear essentially complete strike of Padlock fancy cancel of West Meriden Conn. (Skinner-Eno PO-P17), Extremely Fine strike of this scarce cancel and seldom seen on an 1861 Issue stamp, the majority we have sold have been on the 3c 1869, with 2006 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 76 |
US$500.00 |
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1c Blue (Scott 63). Tied by “Union” in Star fancy cancel of West Hampton Mass. to small piece, some minor gum staining along perfs at left, Very Fine strike and scarce on the 1c 1861 Issue Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 77 |
US$550.00 |