Price of US Stamps Scott 7: 1851 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 10

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Vertical strip of three, Position 70/80/90L1E, three huge margins incl. bottom right corner interpane margin, ample at top, fresh color, bold manuscript cancel, top stamp weak curved line at top, almost qualifies as Ty. IIIa, Very Fine, bottom pair Extremely Fine Gems

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1402

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 5R4, enormous margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides, gorgeous dark shade and proof-like impression, neat strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STAMP — GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE FINEST EXAMPLE EXTANT OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM THE TOP ROW OF PLATE 4. A PHENOMENAL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT — THE MARGINS ARE HUGE ALL AROUND, THE COLOR AND IMPRESSION ARE INTENSE, THE CANCELLATION IS CLEAR AND THE PAPER IS FRESH. As an amusing anecdote, this stamp was acquired by Jerry Wagshal from a Christie’s sale in the mid-1980’s. It was was cut from a strip on cover before it was offered in the Christie’s sale as a single. After buying the stamp for a record price of nearly $3,000, Mr. Wagshal asked if he could have the cover. It was given to him with a note expressing hope that the price he paid was not indicative of the cover’s corner card — Lunatic Asylum of Dayton. Ex Wagshal. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $1,850.00 as 98). A total of 281 used stamps have been submitted for grading, and only four have graded higher, but these statistics do not account for the greater rarity and desirability of top-row Plate 4 Type II stamps

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 27

1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Virtually complete plate reconstruction of Plate 2, the left pane is nearly complete (lacking only Positions 65 and 75), including all five “Big Crack” positions, the right pane is complete except for Positions 99 and 100 (the Type III and IIIa positions), both panes show numerous double transfers and plating marks, both panes comprising singles, pairs and strips and 29 overlapping positions, left pane with one stamp (Position 31) showing part imprint, right pane also with one stamp showing part imprint (Position 60), range of cancels including circular datestamps including blue and one in red, few pen (but not many), many with three or four margins, some with flaws as often found in plate reconstructions FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE VIRTUALLY COMPLETE PLATE RECONSTRUCTION OF PLATE 2, CONTAINING ALL FIVE POSITIONS OF THE “BIG CRACK” AND NUMEROUS MAJOR AND MINOR VARIETIES FOUND ON THIS PLATE. AN OUTSTANDING RESOURCE, WHICH IS ASHBROOK AND NEINKEN’S ORIGINAL PLATE RECONSTRUCTION. Ex Ashbrook, Neinken and Wagshal. Scott Retail as singles with no premium for multiples or colored cancels approximately $39,000.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 24

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Plate 1E, enormous margins all around, including significant portion of four adjoining stamps, radiant color nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING 1851 ONE-CENT STAMP FROM PLATE 1 EARLY, WITH MASSIVE MARGINS ON ALL SIDES, BRILLIANT COLOR AND A BLUE CANCEL, HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE ON THE GRADING CHART. With 1995 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $1,850.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible and only two others have achieved this grade. Only one has been graded 100, which is an excellent indication of how rare it is to find this imperforate issue in such perfect condition.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 17

1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 2 Crack (7 var). Reconstruction of the Plate 2 crack with Positions 1L (dropped-relief variety), 2L (unused, no gum, with 3L originally forming a pair), 12L, 13L, 23L and 33L (trace of crack at top left), margins vary and minor flaws, still an impressive reconstruction, ex Neinken and Wagshal

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 22

Scott #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, striking used single boasting huge margins all around including significant portions of three adjoining stamps, wonderfully fresh, light town cancel, extremely fine jumbo; 1991 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 19

Scott #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, horizontal pair, ample to large margins around, rich color and a strong impression, light black town cancel and a red c.d.s. postmark, very fine; 1980 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 20

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Plate 2, huge margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at all four sides, crisp impression, neat strike of blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $800.00 as 95, $1,850.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4006

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 34R2, huge margins all around showing parts of three adjoining stamps, bright color nicely complemented by full strike of red “Paid/U.S. Mail/City Delivery/1/Nov. 10” one-cent integral-rate carrier datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Vogel, with 2012 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $800.00 as normal cancel)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3018

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Positions 43-44R1E, horizontal pair, outstanding margins and beautiful Plate 1E color, light strikes of red grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem pair, with 2004 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, pairs not priced in SMQ), this is the highest grade for a pair recorded

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3016

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Jumbo margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides and traces of adjoining stamps at the corners, radiant color, centrally struck town cancel leaves the vignette unobscured EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING AND MASSIVE STAMP, WHICH HAS RECEIVED THE ULTIMATE GRADE FROM P.S.E. — GEM 100 JUMBO. With 1969 and 2010 P.F. certificates as a strip of three, this being the middle stamp. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,850.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible and one of only three to achieve this grade. In addition, only one has been graded 100, which is an excellent indication of how rare this stamp is in such perfect condition.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3017

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Plate 1E, large to enormous margins including parts of adjoining stamps at sides, marvelous rich color and magnificent impression complemented by bright red grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE VIVID RED CANCEL. With 2001 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ value $1,850.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grades). The P.S.E. Population Report does not break down the 1c 1851’s by plate. We are quite sure that the more desirable and scarcer Plate 1E stamps are much rarer in high grades than their Type II counterparts from other plates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3014

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 24L1E with major double transfer at bottom, large to enormous margins all around, light blue circular datestamp cancel and magnificent Plate 1 Early shade EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE FACE-FREE BLUE CANCEL. In addition to the three inverted transfer positions, there are eight major double transfer positions on Plate 1 Early: 24L, 25L, 27L, 61L, 12R, 15R, 22R and 65R. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $1,850.00). The P.S.E. Population Report does not break down the 1c 1851’s by plate. We are quite sure that the more desirable and scarcer Plate 1E stamps are much rarer in high grades than their Type II counterparts from Plate 2.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3015

o U.S.; General Issues, 1851, 1¢ blue, type II, #7. Black town cancel, 4 nice margin, Fine to Very Fine, APS (1998) cert. Scott $150. Estimate $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 163

() U.S.; General Issues, 1851, 1¢ blue, type II, #7. Unused, large margins to touching at top, small spot on reverse, fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $375. Estimate value $140.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 162