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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 100L3, huge even margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at top and left and part of corner sheet margin at bottom and right, gorgeous color nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM THE DESIRABLE PLATE THREE. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. For an unknown reason — possibly a severe defect that arose in the plate — very few stamps were printed from the new Plate 3 before it was retired, and surviving examples are rare, especially in such choice condition. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 397 |
US$475.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Positions 68-69R2, two singles, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11), tied by “New Orleans La. Mar. 24, 1857” circular datestamps on blue 1857 folded letter to Bordeaux, France, neat strike of “GB/1F60c” Anglo-French accountancy marking, also with “8” decimes due marking, Boston, London and Bordeaux backstamps, vertical file fold does not affect stamps, light toning, otherwise Very Fine, choice “Three Months” cover to France, ex Judd Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 390 |
US$1,500.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 82L3, unused (no gum), large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM PLATE THREE. Scott Retail as original gum Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 392 |
US$2,100.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 93R3, unused (no gum), brilliant color, large margins to ample at top, fresh and bright color VERY FINE. A SCARCE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM PLATE THREE. With 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as original gum Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 393 |
US$1,400.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 6L3, large to huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at left and sheet margin at top, pretty shade, neat strike of New York circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM THE TOP ROW OF PLATE THREE. Plate 3 stamps are difficult to find in such choice condition. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 398 |
US$750.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 1R3, huge margins to clear including straddle-pane and top sheet margins, radiant color, neat strike of Sacramento Cal. circular datestamp, tiny toned spot in sheet margin at left, Extremely Fine, a wonderful Plate 3 position Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 399 |
US$500.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 10L1E with right straddle-pane margin, other sides full to clear, dark shade, tied by “New-York 1 Ct. Mar. 5” integral-rate circular datestamp on blue 1852 folded letter to local addressee, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 42 |
US$200.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 91R1E with left straddle-pane margin and full to large margins all around, tied by indistinct Memphis Tenn. circular datestamp on blue Dec. 1852 printed cotton market report to Baltimore Md., Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 43 |
US$300.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 2L1E, large margins, intense shade, tied by lightly-inked but sharp strike of small “Paid” grid in the style of the Boston “Paid” grid, light red “New Ipswich N.H. Jan. 13” circular datestamp on folded notice to Wilton N.H., choice stamp and Very Fine cover, scarce cancel, undoubtedly created to imitate the well-known Boston “Paid” grid Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 44 |
US$300.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 99L1E, full even margins, bright early shade, tied by blue grid cancel, clearly struck matching “Philadelphia Pa. Sep. 6” circular datestamp on folded advertising circular to Chambersburg Pa., couple toned spots at center of cover, Extremely Fine, Ashbrook note on back Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 45 |
US$150.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Positions 56-58L1E, horizontal strip of three, large margins to just barely in at upper left, bright shade, cancelled by two strikes of Mobile Ala. “DUE/WAY 1c” in frame with integral grid cancel, tiny thin spot and couple small margin tears, Very Fine-Extremely Fine appearance, very rare use of this marking on a 1c 1851 strip, ex Moody Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 40 |
US$650.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 100L1E, ample margins to barely touched at top, beautiful rich Plate 1 Early shade, tied by red “PAID” straightline with matching “DROP” straightline of Indianapolis Ind. on brown cover to local addressee, Extremely Fine, very rare “Drop” marking used in conjunction with 1c 1851 Issue, signed Ashbrook, ex White and Emerson Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 41 |
US$1,000.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). B Relief (unplated), large margins to clear at bottom, deep shade, tied by grid cancel, red “Fredericksburg Va. May 20” (1852) circular datestamp on folded notice for meeting of Old Dominion Steamboat Company to Mass Neck Va., waterstains on back panels only, Very Fine, ex Fortgang (his note on back) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 46 |
US$160.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 25R1E, huge margins showing bits of four adjoining stamps, tied by “Boston Paid Jul. 14” circular datestamp on blue 1852 printed circular to Whitinsville Mass., Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 47 |
US$130.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 74R1E, large margins to barely in at right, tied by bold Boston small “Paid” grid on Oct. 9, 1851 blue folded circular to Portland Me., Very Fine, scarce use of this cancel on a 1c circular-rate cover Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 48 |
US$120.00 |