US Stamp Values Scott # 8 – 1857 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 8

1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 70R4 with wide sheet margin with lower part of imprint at right, unused (traces of original gum), huge margins at left and bottom, mostly ample to barely in along top ornaments, deep rich color, a strong Type III position with wide break at bottom and substantial break in outer line at top, sheet margin with thin well to right of imprint, stamp with vertical crease VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE UNUSED IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE III FROM PLATE 4 WITH PART OF THE IMPRINT AT RIGHT. 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). With A.P.S. certificate. Scott Retail as original gum $25,000.00 and $9,500.00 as no gum for a basic stamp without premium for imprint

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1079

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Original gum, small h.r., large margins to clear at right with sheet margin at bottom, bright shade and crisp impression which clearly shows the double transfer at top right, tiny natural wood fiber inclusion at bottom VERY FINE AND CHOICE. ONE OF THE TWO FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES 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). There are two sound, original gum examples of 99R2 known to us: one was in the Alan B. Whitman collection and sold by our firm in Sale 968 (lot 12) for $52,500 hammer, the other is the stamp offered here. The few other unused 99R2 examples known to us do not have original gum or have faults. With 2010 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 935

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 top margin at 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).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 936

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Two huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at top (89R2 with double transfer), others ample to clear, dark shade and proof-like impression, Providence R.I. datestamp leaves the characteristics of this distinctive position clearly visible VERY FINE. A CHOICE 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 Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 937

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Three full margins, mostly clear at bottom, light shade, neat strike of Providence R.I. datestamp which leaves the characteristics of this distinctive position clearly visible, tiny corner crease at bottom right entirely outside of the design FINE APPEARANCE. A DESIRABLE 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).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 938

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Center stamp in strip of three, Positions 98-100R2, the 99R2 has large margins and is completely sound, the end stamps are just touched, slight corner crease at top left, intense shade and impression, two neat manuscript lines leave 99R2 characteristics free and clear, “New Liberty Ky. Nov. 13th” manuscript postmark on cover to Perry N.Y. with sender’s instructions to “Mail Direct”, forwarded to New York City with 3c Claret, Ty. II, Major Plate Crack (11A var), Position 84L5L, ample margins to slightly in, crack clearly visible along right side, cancelled by manuscript postmark “Perry Dec 12”, reduced at right, faint toning VERY FINE. A REMARKABLE COVER BEARING A ONE-CENT 1851 IMPERFORATE STRIP CONTAINING POSITION 99R2 — THE BEST EXAMPLE OF THE TYPE III, WITH THE WIDEST BREAKS AT TOP AND BOTTOM — AND ANOTHER RARE 1851 ISSUE PLATE VARIETY, THE 3-CENT WITH MAJOR PLATE CRACK. 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). Signed Ashbrook. Ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 939

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), relief C from plate 4, clear to large margins plainly showing small break at top and large break at bottom, partial New Orleans town cancel, Very Fine and quite scarce. Scott $3,250 Expertization: 1986 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 331

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), relief C from plate 4 (position 26R4?), large margins to barely touching with top and bottom breaks completely visible, deep plate 4 color and neat town cancel, fresh and Very Fine. Scott value $3,250 Expertization: 2010 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 330

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, wide break in outer line at top and clear break at bottom, large margins to just barely in at upper left, lightly cancelled by town datestamp, deep rich color, Very Fine and scarce, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2032

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (Scott 8). Large margins incl. trace of adjoining stamp at top, clearly showing wide breaks and the characteristic double transfer at right, deep color, filled thin spot and bit heavy horizontal creases VERY FINE APPEARING AND SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III IMPERFORATE FROM POSITION 99R2. Position 99R2 is the only example of Type III on Plate 2 (and the best example of the type on any plate). With 2000 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2033

1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, huge Jumbo margins showing bits of adjoining stamps at left and right, magnificent deep shade typical of Plate 4 printings, clear strike of “Feb. 15” 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 — ONE OF ONLY TWO EXAMPLES TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. This used 1c 1851 Type III Imperforate stands out among the many examples of Scott 8 we have sold, including the other Superb 98 Jumbo sold in Sale 967 (lot 4088, $26,000 hammer). With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ value $24,000.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade). According to the P.S.E. Population Report, this is one of two used No. 8’s to have been awarded the grade of Superb 98 Jumbo (one 98 is reported, and none graded higher).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2030

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, E Relief, huge and even margins all around which clearly shows the characteristics of the type, intense shade and impression, neat strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING AND SUPERB 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 1987 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $12,000.00).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 52

1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Pos. 69L4, large margins to just touched, bright color, manuscript cancel expertly removed, otherwise Very Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as with pen cancel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 70

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 51L4, large margins to barely touched, showing clear breaks at top and bottom, radiant color, neat strike of face-free cancel VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III IMPERFORATE, WITH WONDERFUL COLOR AND REMARKABLE FRESHNESS. With 1968 and 2010 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 69

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Position 66R4, gorgeous Plate 4 color, tiny traces of black cancel (appears unused), full to clear margins showing the full design with clear breaks at top and bottom VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTLY-CANCELLED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. With 1980 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80, SMQ $3,050.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 68