Values of US Stamps Scott 8: 1857 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 7

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, large to huge margins, vibrant color, clear breaks at both top and bottom, face-free blue town datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III. 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 for its wide breaks at both top and bottom. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $6,900.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 439

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, huge margins all around with unusually wide breaks in outer lines at both top and bottom, pretty shade on bright paper, neat strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III FROM PLATE FOUR. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND WITH SUCH HUGE MARGINS AND WHICH CLEARLY SHOWS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TYPE. 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. The stamp offered here, with its wide breaks at both top and bottom, is an outstanding example.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 435

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 21R4, large to huge margins all around including left straddle-pane margin, wide breaks at top and bottom (this position developed a wide break in top line as it wore), dark shade, light strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III, WHICH CLEARLY SHOWS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TYPE. A MARVELOUS 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 for its wide breaks at both top and bottom.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 436

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 48L4, huge margins all around with wide breaks at top and bottom, pretty shade, neat strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III, WHICH CLEARLY SHOWS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TYPE. A MARVELOUS 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 for its wide breaks at both top and bottom. With 1980 and 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $10,500.00). Only three have graded higher to date and only five others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 437

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 75R4, large even margins all around, deep rich Plate 4 color on bright white paper, with wide break at top and clear break at bottom (characteristics of Type III), neat strike of town datestamp EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE III SHOWING CLEAR AND EASILY RECOGNIZABLE BREAKS AT BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE TYPE. Ex Twigg-Smith. With 1994 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 438

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 65R4, C Relief, wide breaks in top and bottom outer lines, large to huge margins showing part of adjoining stamp at right, deep shade, lightly cancelled by town datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III IMPERFORATE 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. This stamp is notable for its wide breaks at both top and bottom.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 998, Lot 434

United States 1Scott 851-57 Issue 1851 1c blue, type II, pos.67R4, black town and ms cancels, large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, v.f., with 2006 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 25

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, three large to huge margins showing bit of next stamp at right, barely in at left, rich color, neat circular datestamp, Fine and attractive, with 1999 P.F. certificate for this stamp on its original cover

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5131

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 70L4, three ample to huge margins with straddle-pane margin at right, cut in at left, deep rich color, almost face-free edge of circular datestamp at left, Very Good, with 1995 P.F. certificate for horizontal pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5132

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Positions 69-70L4, C Relief, horizontal pair, large margins including part of adjoining stamp at bottom right, just barely in at top left, tied by “New-York May 2, 1857” circular datestamp on unsealed cover to Auburn Me. which required a 2c circular rate VERY FINE TYPE III PAIR ON A 2-CENT CIRCULAR RATE COVER. THIS IS REPORTED TO BE THE ONLY RECORDED PAIR OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III ON COVER. A GREAT RARITY. This cover was the subject of an article by Calvet M. Hahn in the Chronicle (November 1982). Hahn’s article correctly notes that Type III multiples can only occur in a few places on Plate 4 where two contiguous Type III positions were present (in this case, two C Reliefs, Positions 69-70L4). Hahn’s article attempts to document the known examples of Type III multiples. He references three off-cover multiples that could potentially contain side-by-side Type III stamps (one of which is offered in this sale as lot 1087). Hahn cites this cover as the only one recorded with a pair. A pair of 1c 1851 stamps was only used for unusual rates: for example, as 2c printed matter rate or drop-letter/carrier rate. Pairs could also be found in strips of three used to pay the domestic rate. Ex Krug and Stanley Cohen (Siegel Sale 666, June 1986 where acquired by Jerry Wagshal). With 1986 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1117

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 11L4, B Relief, huge margins including left sheet margin, part of adjoining stamp at top, clear to slightly in at right, bold New York circular datestamp, Very Fine, the bottom outer line of this position wore away over time, this late impression shows breaks in both top and bottom lines, with a note from Neinken confirming the type and plating

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1114

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 70L4, C Relief, large margins all around, intense shade and impression, face-free strike of circular datestamp VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. Although the break in the top outer line of this position is relatively small, it is distinct and was present when the entry was first made. For this reason, it is more desirable than a “swing position” with a break due to wear. Accompanied by plating diagram showing the long layout line at right which is clearly evident on this stamp. Ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1113

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 18L4, B Relief, small but definite break in outer line at bottom between “C” and “E” of “Cent” (due to plate wear), huge margins to just touched at sides, tied by large “Paid” grid, red “Boston Jun. 18” circular datestamp on locally-addressed orange cover with William Read & Son, Hardware and Gun Importer’s illustrated return card on top flap, fresh and Very Fine, ex Neinken, signed by Ashbrook, with 1967 and 1987 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1116

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 75L4, very small break in bottom outer line but enough to “swing” to Type III, large to ample margins, rich color, bold strike of “New-York May 8, 1857” circular datestamp, light diagonal crease at top right, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1115

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 67R4, C Relief with usual wide break at bottom and small break in top outer line, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamps at right and bottom, neat strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. Although the break in the top outer line of this position is relatively small, it is distinct and was present when the entry was first made. For this reason, it is more desirable than a “swing position” with a break due to wear. With 1987 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1112