Price of US Stamps Scott 8: 1857 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 5

Scott #8, 1c Blue, Ty. III, position 66R4, an impressive used example of this scarce stamp, remarkably fresh, with deep luxuriant color and a prooflike impression on fresh white paper, just a faint trace of a cancel, very fine; 1980 PF certificate and a 2010 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $3,100.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 36

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), unobtrusive town cancel, position 63R4, very fresh and sharp with ample to wide margins, very appealing example, Very Fine, 2002 APS Cert. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1207

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Horizontal pair, right stamp with small break at bottom, left stamp wide breaks at top and bottom, cancelled by Plymouth circular datestamp (probably Maine), tears at top, otherwise Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1137

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 59L4, ample to large margins, rich color, manuscript “X” cancel, horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, with 1981 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1136

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Positions 99-100R2, horizontal pair, left stamp Type III, right stamp Type IIIa, large margins to just in including part of adjoining stamps at top and left, deep rich color, light strikes of circular datestamp, creases affect both stamps, right stamp small thin spot FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2, WHICH FURNISHED THE BEST EXAMPLE OF TYPE III. IT IS ESPECIALY DESIRABLE IN A PAIR WITH THE TYPE IIIa STAMP, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY TWO POSITIONS ON PLATE 2 WHICH WERE NOT TYPE II. 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) has 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). Plate 2 consists of 98 Type II positions. The only two stamps on the plate to yield other types are the positions offered here. With 1956 P.F. certificate. Listed but unpriced as a pair from Plate 2. Scott Retail as singles.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 73

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, large even margins all around, deep rich color and detailed impression showing clear breaks at both top and bottom (the characteristic of the type), light strike of circular datestamp cancels EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. 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. Ex Tahoe. P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $10,500.00). Only three have graded higher to date.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 74

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 70R4, huge margins all around including right sheet margin and top portion of imprint (“Toppan Carpent”), wide break at bottom and substantial break at top, huge margins, rich color EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING JUMBO USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. THIS TYPE IS EXTREMELY RARE WITH THE IMPRINT. THIS IS THE ONLY SOUND EXAMPLE OF TYPE III SHOWING THE IMPRINT WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS. APART FROM THE IMPRINT, THIS IS ALSO ONE OF THE FINEST TYPE III STAMPS IN EXISTENCE, BY VIRTUE OF ITS HUGE BALANCED MARGINS, FACE-FREE CANCEL AND WONDERFUL COLOR AND IMPRESSION. The Neinken book states, “Stamps from Plate 4 showing part of the imprint are very rare.” Looking at the layout of Plate 4 (Neinken book, page 263), the imprint position types are as follows: left pane 31/41L Type IIIa, 51L Type IIIa-III, 61L Type III, right pane 40R Type III, 50/60R Type IIIa, 70R Type III. Therefore, only Positions 61L, 40R and 70R4 are Type III imprint positions (51L is a “swing” position with a smaller break). Ex Vogel. With 2011 P.F. certificate as a pair with Type IIIa.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 23

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Huge margins to full, bright color, bold strike of New York circular datestamp which leaves the design characteristics — wide breaks at top and bottom and distinct double transfer at right — clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE SOUND 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. 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) has 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). A review using Power Search plus a search of older auction catalogues reveals that this position is extremely difficult to find with four margins and in sound condition. Ex Floyd. With 1988 and 2001 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 24

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, C Relief, huge margins all around, showing wide breaks in outer lines at top and bottom (possibly 64R4), deep rich color and proof-like impression, lightly cancelled by town datestamp which leaves the entire design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT — THE MARGINS ARE HUGE, THE BREAKS ARE WIDE, THE CANCEL IS CLEAR BUT NOT HEAVY AND THE PAPER IS FRESH. 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 at both top and bottom. Ex Zoellner. With 1987 and 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $10,500.00). Only three have graded higher to date.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 22

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), plate 4, clear to mostly large margins with intense color and a light grid cancel, faint corner crease at upper right; fresh, Very Fine appearance. Scott value $3,000

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4198

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, three ample to huge margins, ever so slightly in at bottom, wide break at top, light unobtrusive blue circular datestamp, tiny corner margin crease at top left, small sealed tear at left center, otherwise Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate as sound and 2011 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 334

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, large margins to huge at bottom, deep rich color, clear breaks at both top and bottom, neat grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III FROM PLATE FOUR. 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. With 1985 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $6,600.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 333

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), full to large margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, cancelled by town c.d.s., tiny abrasion speck (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), Very Fine and choice. Scott $3,000 Expertization: clear 1996 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 64

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), position 11R4 showing curl on shoulder, three full to large margins including partial sheet margin at left, just in at right, deep color and full original gum (hinge remnants),tiny tear and tiny thin, neither detracts, attractive Fine appearance. Scott price $25,000 A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THIS GREAT RARITY, SELDOM OFFERED MINT IN ANY CONDITION. Expertization: 1997 PF Certificate not identifying the variety or position.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 62

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), position 99R2, three clear to large margins except just in at top, bright color and light town cancel, couple light creases, visible only on reverse; fresh and F.-V.F. Scott price $12,500 AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THE POSITION CONSIDERED THE PROTOTYPICAL ONE-CENT TYPE III. Expertization: 2001 APS certificate. Though the top break is not visible, the bottom one is obvious and the major double transfer that characterizes this unique position is unmistakable.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 63