Price of US Stamp Scott 7: 1851 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 2

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 13R2, huge margins all around, neat town cancel. Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2009 P.S.A.G. certificate (98 used)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 55

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Plate 2, large margins to full, pretty shade, neat cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 56

United States 1851-5Scott 7 Issue 1851 1c blue, type II, unused, slightly disturbed original gum, margins all around, deep color, fine stamp, with 2015 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 2006

Scott #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, stunning used single, possessing portions of the adjoining stamps at top and bottom, margins are large balanced at sides, intensely rich color and a razor-sharp impression, light grid cancel, extremely fine and an exceedingly choice example of this stamp; 2000 APS certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 21

#7 var., 1c Blue, Ty. II, Major double transfer on the lower half of the stamp, from pos. 65R1E, the largest Double Transfer on Plate One Early, large even margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and top, very faintly cancelled, appears unused, a few tiny surface scuffs in the area of Franklin’s nose, otherwise very fine; 2015 PF certificate; ex Cipolla.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 22

Scott #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, pos. 45L1E, large margins to a bit in at top, very early impression, tied by striking red “Cincinnati O/Jun 20” town cancel to June 1852 printed circular to Urbana, Ohio, fine and handsome; ex-Cipolla.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 23

Scott #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, close to large margins nearly all around, rich color and a highly detailed impression, full original gum and relatively lightly hinged for this early issue, very fine; 1976 PF certificate for a horiz. pair, this being the left stamp.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 20

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, large even margins all around including part of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, deep rich Plate 2 color, sharp proof-like impression on crisp paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY PRISTINE LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE II ISSUE. As the top and bottom margins of this stamp demonstrate, the 1c 1851 plates provided virtually no space between the stamps for separation. The stamp offered here, with wide margins showing the complete design all around and parts of the adjoining stamps above and below, is a true condition rarity. Ex “Scarsdale.” With 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3023

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Positions 71L2 and 81-82L2, single and horizontal pair, large margins to just in, rich color, tied by two strikes of “Canton Ga. Apr. 9” (1863) Confederate post office circular datestamp on blue folded letter with 1863 docketing to Spring Place Ga., written on behalf of a Confederate widow, no indication of postage due, vertical file fold not affecting stamps which have some foxing, middle stamp diagonal crease (breaks paper) at top left, erased pencil notes VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS CONFEDERATE STATE USE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE, LONG AFTER DEMONETIZATION, IS PROBABLY UNIQUE. The unearthing and use of obsolete United States stamps in the Confederate States was not unheard of, but this appears to be an extreme example of antebellum stamps accepted not only for Confederate postage, but also for the old pre-war 3c rate. With 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2580

1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 4R1L, the only Type II on Plate 1 Late, huge top sheet margin, large margins at right and bottom, mostly clear at left, tied by “New Orleans La. Jun. 6” circular datestamp on 1857 folded letter to local street address, faint “Drop 1ct.” in circle and “N.O.U.S. City Post Jun. 6” large circular datestamp applied by New Orleans U.S. City Post carrier department, the letter is written from a prisoner detained at “Parech Prison” (Parish Prison) — a barely literate plea to be released — file fold and cuts along some of the interior folds (mended with archival tape) A VERY FINE AND EXTRAORDINARY CARRIER USE IN NEW ORLEANS, COMBINING THE DROP-LETTER RATE AND CARRIER FEE, WITH THE FORMER PREPAID BY A SCARCE 1851 ONE-CENT PLATE POSITION. All positions on Plate 1 Late were recut except Position 4R. Type IV, Scott 9, is the more common recut stamp; Type II from Plate 1 Late is very scarce. On this letter from a prisoner in New Orleans, the 1c stamp prepays the drop-letter postage, while the carrier received 1c from the addressee. This combination is extremely rare. Illustrated in Ashbrook Vol. 2 (p. 172) and in Chronicle 127 (August 1985, page 171). Ex Haas and Meyersburg.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2537

1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Horizontal strip of three from Plate 2, margins to in and cancelled by manuscript “X”, used with Glen Haven Daily Mail, Glen Haven N.Y., 1c Black on Green (71L4), large margins, pre-printing paperfold and tear, uncancelled as always but in this case fortuitously tied by “Homer N.Y. Mar. 31” circular datestamp on folded printed circular for Glen Haven Water-Cure with illustration of women and children bathing, some waterstaining and minor splitting along folds, still Fine and rare, especially with the three 1c stamps and the private post stamp tied, the Glen Haven Daily Mail was not a “local post”, but served as a supplemental post to bring mail from the water-cure facility to the post offices in neighboring Homer or Scott, New York

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2544

U.S.P.O., Philadelphia Pa., 1c Black (7LB18). Clear strike of handstamp on bottom right corner selvage with part of 1c Blue, Type II (7) stamp impression from Position 100R2, used with vertical strip of three of 1c Blue, Ty. II (7), Positions 75/85/95R2, large margins to in, tied by “Philadelphia Pa. Mar. 9” (1856) circular datestamps on buff cover to Marlton N.J., bottom stamp in strip with small scissors-cuts at bottom, missing top flap, some overall wear and waterstaining VERY FINE. A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE PHILADELPHIA U.S.P.O. DESPATCH CARRIER STAMP MADE FROM THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER SHEET MARGIN OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 PLATE 2, SHOWING PART OF POSITION 100R2 AND USED WITH A VERTICAL STRIP FROM A FEW ROWS ABOVE ON THE SAME PLATE (AND PROBABLY THE SAME SHEET). The Philadelphia carrier stamps printed on the sheet selvage of imperforate 1c 1851 stamps hold a unique position in United States philately. Elsewhere in the world there are very few instances in which sheet selvage was used to produce adhesive stamps — the Emory Va. Confederate provisional and early stamps of Zanzibar come to mind as other examples. Two handstamps were used to create the Philadelphia carrier stamps: the Eagle oval (Scott type C31), which produced 7LB16, and the large oval (type C32), from which 7LB18 was made. These were probably necessary after supplies of the Eagle Carrier ran out in 1856. The earliest known use of the 1c 1851 from Plate 2 is Dec. 5, 1855, which points to this being an 1856 use. The U.S.P.O. handstamped carrier adhesives on 1c sheet selvage are used in combination with 1c 1851 stamps to an unusually high degree, which we believe indicates both the regular postage and handstamped adhesives were provided together by the carrier. Ex Colonel Green and Gibson. With 1974 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2542

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Vertical block of ten from Plate 2, large to huge margins except just touched at two spots incl. part of several adjoining stamps, cancelled by “San Francisco Cal. 5 Feb.” circular datestamps on back of cover to Philadelphia, neat “Due 10” handstamp indicates this was a double-weight cover, flap originally opened tearing three stamps which have subsequently been skillfully repaired VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE BLOCK OF TEN OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II USED TO PAY THE 10-CENT RATE FOR DISTANCES OVER 3,000 MILES. A GREAT RARITY. Beginning on April I, 1855, prepayment of postage was made compulsory and the rate for mail going over 3,000 miles was increased to 10c per -1/2 ounce. Blocks of the 1c 1851 paying this rate are very rare. With 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2535

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Plate 2, large to full margins, tied by square grid cancel on “The San Francisco News Letter” illustrated newspaper depicting Eagle, Steamship, Train, etc. and addressed to New York City, printed “P.M.S.S. Sonora July 4th 1857” at upper left, newsletter contains many stories covering period from June 20 thru July 4, pristine condition EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF A SINGLE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE STAMP USED ON THE ILLUSTRATED SAN FRANCISCO NEWSLETTER. THIS IS THE FINEST OF ONLY THREE RECORDED WITH THE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE. The “San Francisco News Letter” was sold by all Wells, Fargo & Co. agents throughout the state of California and was sent on each sailing of the Pacific Mail Steamship to Panama. Ex Polland, Haas and Vogel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2531

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Large margins to in at bottom, tied by “Philadelphia Pa. Nov. 10” circular datestamp, also secured to cover by metal grommet, addressed to “Robt. T. Knight, Patentee Safety Envelopes, No. 251 Market St. Phila.”, embossed “Knight’s Safety Envelope, Patented 1856” on top flap, unopened, accompanied by an unused envelope with similar grommet attached to an advertising flyer for the safety envelope, some slight edgewear, cover with light creasing VERY FINE. A REMARKABLE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF A PATENTED SAFETY ENVELOPE, DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OPENING OF MAIL IN TRANSIT AND PROVIDE A METHOD OF FILING CORRESPONDENCE. In the Annual of Scientific Discovery for 1857, it is stated: “Mr. R. T. Knight of Philadelphia has recently patented an improvement in envelopes for valuable and important letters, with the double purpose of making the envelope, postmark &c., a part of the letter, and of preventing the clandestine opening of the same. It is, for some purposes, quite a defect in the present envelope that the gum may be moistened and the letter opened without discovery. Wafers may be soaked nearly as easily, and wax is liable to melt in hot climates. In Mr. Knight’s invention a little more paper is used, and the flaps being locked together by a species of dovetailing in addition to the gum, a metallic clasp or eyelet is put through the lower portion near the edge, which effectually secures the whole package…the process required is a tearing or cutting around on three sides of the envelope, after which it may be opened like the cover of a book, and the contents unfolded. The letter thus goes on file carrying the envelope with it.” Thus, the grommet provided a way of filing correspondence with the envelope. Accompanied by copy of May 1984 Chronicle article discussing this cover.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2522