Cost of US Stamp Scott 8: 1857 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 4

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, three large to huge margins, ample at top, clear breaks in outer framelines at top and bottom, lovely color and sharp impression, partial circular datestamp across top left VERY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE FROM PLATE FOUR. With 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1409

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Huge margins to full incl. part of adjoining stamp at right, rich color on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, clear breaks at both top and bottom EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III IMPERFORATE, WITH WIDE MARGINS, WONDERFUL COLOR AND IN SOUND CONDITION. Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. This stamp is notable both for its overall condition and also for the clear breaks which are evident at both top and bottom.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1408

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Huge margins to full, including sheet margin at bottom, deep rich color, light strike of grid cancel leaves the type characteristics clearly visible, small filled-in thin spot, faint vertical crease, slight toning at top VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE FOUR-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2. THIS POSITION PRODUCED THE BEST EXAMPLE OF TYPE III, WITH THE WIDEST BREAKS AT TOP AND BOTTOM. Plate 2 was made in late 1855, and consists of 198 stamps that are Type II, one position that is Type III (99R2) and one that is Type IIIA (100R2). Guide dots were used to correctly lay out the spacing for the plate. According to the Neinken book, Positions 79 and 89 were transferred perfectly using their guide dots. However, the guide dot to the south-east of Position 88R2, which was used to align the single B Relief for Position 99R2, was placed far out of line. The misplaced dot was accidentally used and the bed of the press was moved too far, resulting in the bottom part of the A Relief being transferred into the bottom part of Position 89 (and in the margin below this position) by mistake. “The original entry of Position 99R was out of place and so it was erased or burnished out, but seemingly no attempt was made to erase the parts of the A Relief transferred into the bottom of Position 89R.” When the fresh entry was made in Position 99R a full transfer of the design was not possible without running into the error in Position 89R. The position was therefore short transferred at top, and apparently also at bottom, creating the finest example of Type III found on any plate (see pp. 183-184 of Neinken book). Signed Ashbrook.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1407

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, full to large margins, clearly showing the design characteristics with a wide break at top and clear break at bottom, bright color, neat pen cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1981 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1410

1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 73R4, huge margins all around, including part of three adjoining stamps, intense Plate 4 color, detailed impression showing breaks in outer lines (the defining characteristic of the type), neat strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. THIS STAMP’S ENORMOUS MARGINS AND LIGHT CANCEL HAVE EARNED IT THE COVETED P.S.E. GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONE OF ONLY TWO TO ACHIEVE IT. Type III stamps have breaks in both the top and bottom outer lines (the break is usually wider at the top). This used single stands out among the examples of Scott 8 we have sold over many years. Using Power Search on our website, the extraordinary character of this stamp is demonstrable. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $ 21,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other has achieved it. The other was offered in our Sale 992.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 28

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Three huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at top and sheet margin at bottom, mostly large at left (just clear of upper ornament), gorgeous dark shade and proof-like impression, neatly struck circular datestamp leaves the characteristics of this distinctive position clearly visible, small scissors-cut in margin at top left EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2. THIS POSITION IS THE BEST EXAMPLE OF THE TYPE III, WITH THE WIDEST BREAKS AT TOP AND BOTTOM. Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, a majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) have small breaks in at least one line. The most notable exception is Position 99R2. According to the Neinken book, “The 99R2 stamp is a fresh entry, that was short transferred both at top and bottom, over an original entry that had been erased… The reason that 99R2 is the finest example of Type III is because of its very short transfer at top and at bottom, giving us the wide breaks in these lines.” (p. 184). Ex Wagshal. With 2010 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 23

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, large margins to clear, deep rich color and proof-like impression, bold-strike of 11-bar grid handstamp VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III, SHOWING SUBSTANTIAL BREAKS AT BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM. Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. This example has a very wide break at top and a substantial 2.5mm+ break at bottom. With 1998 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4007

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, large even margins all around, showing wide breaks in outer lines at top and bottom, deep rich color, lightly cancelled which leaves the entire design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. Type III is defined as having breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. This stamp is notable for its wide breaks, particularly at the bottom which often shows a very small break for this type. With 2010 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $10,500.00). Only four have graded higher.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3019

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), beautiful well centered example with rich pfooflike color, a most impressive eye catching stamp, neat black town cancellation; thin spots, Extremely Fine, 1982 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 932

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), choice example with bold color and clear impression, showing nice clear break at bottom, scarce and handsome, tied to piece by neatly struck black “Brooklyn, NY, Jun 21” cds, Fine. Scott $3,000. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 931

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), position 22L4 with large margins showing clear breaks at top and bottom; dark, fresh color on bright paper and a light town cancel; faint scuff on upper left edge, well clear of the design; otherwise Extremely Fine and choice. Scott value $3,000

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 14

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), position 44L4, large margins except barely touched at upper left, with the top and bottom margins being particularly large; the exceptionally wide breaks at both top and bottom make this an excellent example of its type; intense deep color and full original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott price $25,000 CHOICE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1¢ 1851 TYPE III ARE AMONG THE RAREST OF ALL U.S. MINT 19TH CENTURY STAMPS�ONLY FIVE WELL MARGINED, SOUND, FULL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION, ACCORDING TO THEIR ONLINE ARCHIVE. Expertization: 1988 & 2002 PF Certificates. Provenance: Lilly, Drucker, “Scarsdale”, Schwenk.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 12

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), extravagant margins all around clearly showing the type III characteristics of the “C” relief with very large breaks at top and bottom, deep color and a light Jan 11, 1858 town cancel; a choice, Extremely Fine Gem. Scott $3,000 Expertization: 2004 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 13

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), light black town cancellation, desirable example of this extremely scarce stamp showing wide breaks at top and bottom, intense color and sharp clear impression; tiny corner crease at upper left corner could easily be trimmed away leaving a completely sound stamp, Fine to Very Fine, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 665

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), light black year date cancellation, extremely intense color, decent copy of this elusive stamp; tiny corner crease along upper right corner, clipped top left corner, otherwise Fine. Scott $3,000. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 666