US Stamp Values Scott 7: 1851 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 3

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Plate 1E, large margins to just touched, cancelled by red segmented cork, matching “Hockanum Ct. Mar. 10” circular datestamp on Temperance cover to East Granby Conn., Jewett imprint at right, stamp with light crease at left and scuff at right (neither mentioned on accompanying certificate), otherwise Very Fine, especially desirable with the red cancel, ex Brooks, Fleckenstein, Rogers and Cipolla, with 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2520

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Plate 2, three huge margins including part of adjoining stamps on three sides, just in at right, tied by “Worcester Ms. Oct. 8” circular datestamp on red Fillmore & Donelson 1856 Campaign cover to Templeton Mass., Very Fine, a scarce design and especially so with the 1c 1851, after Fillmore’s presidency (1850-53) and Pierce’s administration (a turbulent one due to the slavery conflict), Fillmore ran unsuccessfully as the Know-Nothing Party candidate in 1856

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2521

Colusa, Lake & Mendocino Telegraph Co., 1876, 5c Black (Scott 7T1). Complete pane of ten, “P.L.W.” handstamp in blue, unused (no gum), Pos. 1 with sealed tear at top, faint stain affects three stamps in the top row VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE UNIQUE FULL PANE OF THE COLUSA, LAKE & MENDOCINO FIVE-CENT TELEGRAPH STAMP. ONE OF THE GREATEST RARITIES OF TELEGRAPH STAMP COLLECTING. The Colusa, Lake & Mendocino was incorporated in 1875, with 260 miles of line extended through the counties of Colusa, Lake, Mendocino and Napa. Three stamps were issued for prepayment — 5c, 10c and 25c. Only one example each of the 10c and 25c is known, and the 5c is very scarce. This unique pane of ten is an important Telegraph stamp rarity. Ex Lilly (where acquired by the collector)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1100, Lot 132

Scott 7, 1851 1c Blue, Type II,red carrier cancel, large balanced margins all around, 2015 PSE graded Superb 98 certificate (SMQ value $2,000 without premium for red carrier cancel) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3096

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), expertly regummed, exemplary example withdeep rich color that’s beyond description, a beautiful 1 cent 1851, Very Fine, 1984 and 1996 P.F. certificates as “original gum”, and 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80 as “regummed”. SMQ VF 80; $400 for no gum. Scott $400 for no gum. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2366

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), bottom margin single, neatly struck black grid cancellation, an aweome example with the most beautiful rich color obtainable, with razor sharp impression, a premium quality completely sound stamp, Extremely Fine, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $145. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2367

1852, 1¢ blue, type II, plate 4 (Scott 7 var.), an exceptionally fresh horizontal pair, positions 9-10R4 with double transfer position 10, partial sheet margins top & right, just in at left & bottom, canceled light New Orleans circular datestamp, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,300. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500 A marvelous pair from this very difficult plate.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2368

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Plate 2, original gum, lightly hinged, large margins to clear, intense color, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 13

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Positions 43-44/53-54R2, block of four, huge margins to clear including significant portions of adjoining stamps at left, large part original gum, deep rich color, light internal creases EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II IMPERFORATE. With copy of 2000 P.F. certificate for block of eight.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 14

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Horizontal pair, circular “Paid” cancels, full margins, deep color and crisp impression, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 7; $310.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1916

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Position 43L4, New York town cancel, ample to mostly large oversized margins, deep bold color, Extremely Fine, choice so large, with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90). Scott No. 7; $1,000.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1913

1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Large to mostly huge margins showing parts of stamps at top, right and bottom, beautiful color, cancelled by circular grid cancel, choice and Extremely Fine to Superb, SMQ $1,350, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate, graded XF-Superb 95J. Scott No. 7; $145.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1914

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge margins incl. part of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $9,750.00). Only three have graded higher and one other shares this desirable grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1009

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), large part o.g., tremendous example featuring immense margins including portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, with an incredible depth of color, among the prettiest examples you’ll ever see on this issue; tiny thin spot barely visible, otherwise Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $1,050. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1216

Scott #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, pos. 65R1E, the largest Double Transfer on Plate One Early, large even margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and top, faintly cancelled, appears unused, very fine; ex Cipolla.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 22