Cost of US Stamps Scott #8A – 1851 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 10

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 13L4, large margins to clear, deep rich color, tied by light strike of “Louisville N.Y. Oct. 8” circular datestamp on locally used orange cover, expertly restored along edges, stamp is Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1135

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 29R4 with curl on shoulder, huge margins to just in including part of adjoining stamp at left, tied by “Lockport N.Y. May 22” circular datestamp on buff cover to Bethlehem Pa., yellow “Circular Paid” label affixed at upper left, 1857 docketing, minor cover wear, Very Fine, especially desirable with the label, with 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1132

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Positions 56-57R4, horizontal pair, large margins to just in, cancelled by Star of David fancy cancel of Chicopee Mass., thin spots, small tear at top right and at top between stamps, still Fine, fancy cancels are seldom found on scarcer types, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1131

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 39L4, huge margins to barely touched including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, affixed upside down and tied by light strike of April 23 circular datestamp on 1857 folded letter to Springfield Mass., light file folds well away from stamp, Very Fine, very early use, the earliest documented use from Plate 4 is April 4 and for a long time the earliest documented use was April 19, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1134

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 24R4, large margins to clear including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, tied by “Chicago Ill. Aug. 31, 1857” circular datestamp on unsealed cover to Macomb Ill., Very Fine and choice, ex Neinken, with 1974 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1133

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Positions 78-79L4, horizontal pair, large margins to ample at top right, gorgeous brilliant shade, each stamp cancelled by neat strike of “PAID” handstamp EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa WITH “PAID” HANDSTAMPED CANCELLATIONS. With 1978 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1130

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 81L1E, double transfer, one inverted, this position shows a wide break in outer line at bottom (a rare Type IIIa with break at bottom instead of top), large margins to just barely in at top, bright shade and choice impression shows the inverted transfer lines at left, cancelled by Mobile Ala. datestamp, faint diagonal crease, Very Fine appearance, rare, Position 81L1E is not only an inverted transfer position, but the Neinken book describes it as the “finest” example of this type on Plate 1 Early, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 644

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Positions 81-83L1E, left stamp (81L) double transfer, one inverted, this position shows a wide break in outer line at bottom (a rare Type IIIa with break at bottom instead of top), irregular margins from large to cut in, deep shade and choice impression shows the inverted transfer lines at left, tied by “Geneva Ills. May 4” (pencil “1854” on back) circular datestamp on lady’s small embossed cover to Brandon Vt., Fine strip on an attractive cover, Position 81L1E is not only an inverted transfer position, but the Neinken book describes it as the “finest” example of Type IIIa on Plate 1 Early, signed Ashbrook, ex Fleckenstein

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 645

1c Dark Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 81L1E, double transfer, one inverted, this position shows a wide break in outer line at bottom (a rare Type IIIa with break at bottom instead of top), large margins to just in at bottom left, intense shade and choice impression shows the inverted transfer lines at left, striking pre-printing vertical paper fold opened up to show width, tied by blue “Troy N.Y. Nov. 6” circular datestamp on safe manufacturer’s blue printed circular to Otsego Bank in Cooperstown N.Y., Very Fine, Position 81L1E is not only an inverted transfer position, but the Neinken book describes it as the “finest” example of Type IIIa on Plate 1 Early, extensive notation by Dr. Chase on back, commenting on type, rare Dark Blue shade and paper fold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 646

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 81L1E, double transfer, one inverted, this position shows a wide break in outer line at bottom (a rare Type IIIa with break at bottom instead of top), large bottom margin highlights the bottom of design, others ample, bright shade and choice impression shows the inverted transfer lines at left, cancelled by blue “Utica N.Y.” oval datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE PLATE VARIETY. ONE OF THE THREE INVERTED TRANSFERS AND ONE OF ONLY TWO TYPE IIIa POSITIONS ON PLATE ONE EARLY WITH THE BREAK IN THE BOTTOM LINE INSTEAD OF TOP. Position 81L1E is not only an inverted transfer position, but the Neinken book describes it as the “finest” example of this type on Plate 1 Early.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 643

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 60R4, unused (no gum), large margins all around including significant part of imprint in right sheet margin, few tiny scuffs affect portrait EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF THE FEW EXAMPLES KNOWN OF A ONE-CENT 1851 IMPERFORATE STAMP FROM PLATE 4 SHOWING ANY PART OF THE IMPRINT. The Neinken book states, “Stamps from Plate 4 showing part of the imprint are very rare.” This outstanding example was featured (and described as unused) in the Emerson collection. Ex Emerson and Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 1078

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 17R1E, wide break in top outer line, ample to large margins showing parts of the plumes and balls of Position 7R1E above, New York square grid cancel, Very Fine, the reason that 7R1E retained its Type I elements at the bottom is because 17R1E was short transferred at the top, thus reducing the “ironing out” effect on 7R1E

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 628

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Position 58R1E, large even margins, bright shade, clear break at top, tied by black grid with oily red “Huntington N.Y. Sep. 13” circular datestamp on buff cover to Derby Conn., small oil spot at top left (probably from postmark), Extremely Fine, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 744

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Plate 1E, clear break at top, large margins to just in at top left, bright shade, tied by “Augusta Me. 11 Apr.” circular datestamp on 1853 insurance company printed circular to Brooksville Me., Very Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate, ex Grunin

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 745

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Positions 13-14R1E, horizontal pair, large margins to just touched, break in outer line at top visible on both stamps, deep shade, tied by “New-York Mar. 5” circular datestamp on Northern Ogdensburgh Railroad Co.’s printed circular to St. Catherines, Canada West, red crayon “2” rate, small scuffed spot at upper right, pair has a couple of tiny wrinkles/creases, still Very Fine, very scarce pair of Type IIIa on circular to Canada, signed Ashbrook, ex Neinken

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 746