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1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Recut once at top and bottom, enormous Jumbo margins all around including sheet margin at left and parts of five adjoining stamps, neat strike of town datestamp, rich color EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE IV, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. Ex Vogel. With 2002 P.F. certificate. P.S.E. encapsulated (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,200.00 as 98). Only seven other examples have been awarded this highest of grades. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1051 |
US$3,500.00 |
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Position 61R1L with surface crack at top right, recut once at top, original gum, small h.r., large to huge margins incl. straddle-pane margin at left with full guideline and part of adjoining stamp at bottom, brilliant color on bright paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IV. A STAMP OF REMARKABLE FRESHNESS AND EYE APPEAL. Ex Dr. Morris and Odeneal. P.S.E. encapsulated (OGh, XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $3,200.00). Only five have graded higher to date and only three others share this grade. The SMQ for XF 95 cannot possibly factor in the left guideline margin on this stamp. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1050 |
US$1,700.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1852, 1¢ Blue, Type IV, Strip of 3 on Cover, #9. Tied by Feb. 14 cancel addressed to Georgia, nice margins at left with bottom sheet margin, close at right, Fine. Scott $425. Estimate $150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 91, Lot 170 |
US$104.00 |
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o 1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, partial reconstruction (9), 89 stamps comprising 35 different positions from the left pane and 48 from the right and six duplicates (mostly in multiples); we note at least 15 sheet margin examples including pos. 10L & 1R with corner margins, 20L, 30L, 11R (PFC) & 61R showing center lines and 88/98L vertical pair; we also note four other pairs and four strips of three; condition is outstanding with virtually all having four margins and many being jumbos, and, while there may be some tiny hidden flaws, a spot check did not reveal any. Scott value is $10,680 without counting recutting varieties or multiples. A teriffic lot for the specialist or just for the connoisseur of fine stamps. Estimate $5,000 – 7,500 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1677 |
US$5,500.00 |
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o 1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), horizontal pair position 36-37L1L, clear to mostly large margins all around including bit of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, bright color and light strike blue town cancel Extremely Fine and choice. Scott value $260 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1678 |
US$230.00 |
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o 1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), horizontal strip of three position 31-33L1L, huge margins on three sides to just clear at bottom pos. 32 and in at bottom pos. 33, deep color on bright paper with neat Waterford Va. town cancel position 31 is an Extremely Fine with a strong double transfer; a lovely strip, accompanied by the cover from which it was removed. Scott value $425 Expertization: 2009 PSE Certificate not identifying position. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1679 |
US$160.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1852, 1¢ Blue, Type IV, Double Transfer, #9, o.g. Pos. 34L1L, relief A, o.g., small thin spot, margins to touching, scarce positional piece, Fine, signed Ashbrook. Scott $900. Estimate price $120-160. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1065 |
US$104.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1852, 1¢ Blue, Type IV, Double Transfer, #9, o.g. Pos. 66L1L, relief B, o.g., margins to cutting, top right corner trimmed, sound, scarce positional piece, Fine. Scott $900. Estimate price $120-160. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1066 |
US$115.00 |
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() U.S.; General Issues, 1852, 1¢ Blue, Type IV, Double Transfers, #9. Pair and single, pos. 80, 82-83L1L, reliefs A and B, unused, margins to cutting, minor faults, pair close to nice margins all round, scarce positional pieces, Fine appearance. Scott $825 + (normal). Estimate price $100-120. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1067 |
US$127.00 |
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), neat black cancellation, generous margins, rich color; trivial corner crease along top left corner, Very Fine. Scott $120. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 666 |
US$35.00 |
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), Pos. 34L1L, indistinct black “PAID” cancellation, warm rich color, Very Fine, Ex-Neinken. Scott value $120. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 667 |
US$30.00 |
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), black cancel, bold rich color, attractive, Very Fine. Scott $120. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 664 |
US$35.00 |
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), neat town cancel, lively bright color, Very Fine, 2011 P.S.E. cert. Scott value $120. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 665 |
US$35.00 |
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), Pos. 19L1L, bold blue grid cancellation, vibrant color and impression, choice, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, Ex-Neinken. Scott value $125. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 662 |
US$150.00 |
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), light strike of “Balt. PAID” cancellation, nice strike; faint vertical crease shows in fluid, Fine, Ex-Neinken. Scott price $120. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 663 |
US$35.00 |