1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (Scott 27), extremely elusive light red “PAID” in circle cancellation, wonderful example of the desirable brick red shade, with impressive centering and brilliant color; couple trivial nibbed perforations along right side, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,900. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 274

5c Brick Red (Scott 27). Rich color, nicely centered, New Orleans circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 1971 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3428

1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (Scott 27), lovely “1860” year date cancellation, brilliant color and finely etched impression, an elusive stamp; light diagonal crease, otherwise Fine. Scott $1,700. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 107

1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (Scott 27), “1859” year date cancellation, nice example of the elusive brick red shade, a choice appearing example with large margins and true color; small hidden repair at bottom right showing only in fluid, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,650. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1254

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Choice balanced margins, rich color, clearly struck Westchester Pa. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $275.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3071

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Six items, incl. unused (no gum) horizontal pair (2012 P.S.E. certificate graded 90), others used incl. incredibly large margined single tied on piece by green circular datestamp, another pale green, “PAID 6” in circle and bold concentric octagons, Fine-Very Fine lot, four with fairly recent P.F. or P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 143

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26), lightly struck black town cancellation, fantastic GEM QUALITY stamp featuring perfect centering and vibrant color, deserving placement in the finest collection, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95, 1 of 31 examples at this grade according to P.S.E.’s population report. SMQ $275 in grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $9. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 69

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Radiant color nicely complemented by green grid cancel, choice centering for this difficult issue, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ price $125.00 for normal cancel)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 936

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (Scott 26), o.g., never hinged, good looking example with exceptionally large margins and tantalizing fresh color, there are a couple tiny natural inclusion specks on Washington’s ear but these are trivial in nature and in no way affect this Post Office fresh stamp’s remarkable appearance, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $65 for “hinged”. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2076

USA (Scott 26) 1857 WASHINGTON 3¢ DULL RED TYPE III Beautiful stamp, rich color and engraving light blue town cancel, extremely fine and choice. Cat price $9.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 600

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, suspect crack (Scott 26), plate crack continues through first “E” of three, Fine. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2448

() 1857, 3¢ rose, type I (25), nicely centered with rich warm color, unused without gum, fresh and Fine. Scott value $950

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4230

1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), two vertical pairs rejoined, likely forming a block of 4, badly disturbed o.g. which has been re-distributed over faults, Fine appearance, very rare, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $14,000 as block. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 713

1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), extremely desirable example of this difficult stamp in immaculate condition, with glowing rich color and detailed impression, quite scarce in this remarkable state of preservation, Very Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the upper left stamp from the block. Scott $2,500. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 26

1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), boldly struck large “PAID” in grid cancellation, excellent example of this tough little stamp, with robust color and choice centering; two short perfs at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $125. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2020

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 3c rose, type I, unused with original gum, sharp impression, usual centering, fine, with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 201501, Lot 87

1c Blue, Ty. V (Scott 24). Wide and perfectly balanced margins, pretty shade nicely complemented by bold red grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE V. DESPITE THIS STAMP’S READY AVAILABILITY, IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. According to the Neinken book (pp. 309-310), the experience gained in perforating sheets from the original imperforate plates showed that additional horizontal and vertical spacing was needed to accommodate perforations. Increasing the size of the plate was not an option, so it was decided to trim down all four sides of the design to make room for perforations. A new transfer roll was made and used for part of Plate 5. Apparently this roll was replaced by a second transfer roll during the transfer process. This second transfer roll was used for part of Plate 5 and also for subsequent plates thru Plate 10. The first transfer roll, used for part of Plate 5, produced the Type Va sub-type (see lot 61). Despite the abundant supply of Type V stamps, they are extremely difficult to obtain in higher grades. The stamp offered here has phenomenal visual appeal — bright color, a beautiful clear red grid cancel, wide and balanced margins, and wonderful overall freshness. Ex Dr. Morris and Dr. Puliafito. With 1991 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $750.00 as 95, $2,500.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date, and only one other shares this desirable grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 60

1c Blue, Ty. V (Scott 24). Rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, lightly cancelled leaving entire design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $675.00 as 95, $2,500.00 as 98), only two have graded higher and one other shares this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 50

1857, 1¢ blue, type V (24), strip of 3, o.g., very lightly hinged, impressive multiple with vibrant color, each stamp with unusually large margins, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $475. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 61

1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Horizontal block of six, original gum, right four stamps not hinged but with tiny gum disturbances, bright color, fresh and Very Fine block, Scott Retail as block of four and two singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 345

1857, 1¢ blue, type V (Scott 24), bottom margin block of 4, o.g., hinge remnant, very handsome multiple with bold color; reinforced crease in the bottom right selvage does not affect any of the stamps, Fine. Scott $800. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1247

1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Horizontal pair and two singles, paying 3c postage plus 1c carrier fee to the post office in New York City, one placed over edge and all placed over backflaps to prevent opening by Confederate spies, tied by “New York Mar. 29” (1861) circular datestamps on cover addressed over the backflaps in the hand of Lieutenant General Winfield Scott to Major Robert Anderson, the commander of Fort Sumter, address reads “Major Robert Anderson, Commanding Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina”, written over flaps to make it additionally tamperproof, slightly reduced at right where opened, affecting one stamp VERY FINE. A REMARKABLE AND HISTORIC COVER FROM FAMED UNITED STATES ARMY GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT TO MAJOR ROBERT ANDERSON, COMMANDER OF FORT SUMTER DURING THE CONFEDERATE SIEGE. The letter from General Scott that was once contained in this cover is now in the Library of Congress (copy accompanies). Brief and to the point, General Scott reprimands Major Anderson for comments he made about conditions at Fort Sumter: “I have heard of your declaration to Col. Lamon, indicating a desperate purpose. I forbid it as your commander, it being against your duty both as a soldier & Christian.” On April 11 Beauregard sent representatives demanding the surrender of the fort, and on April 12 Confederate shelling of the fort began, continuing for 34 hours before Major Anderson agreed to evacuate. Applying the stamps and writing the address on the back of the envelope were no mistake or indeliberate act on General Scott’s part. His long history in military campaigns taught him the value of information, and he was probably (and rightfully) suspicious of Confederate spying through mail tampering. To ensure the integrity of the envelope, the address was written across the flaps and the stamps were affixed over the flaps as well. Ex Calhoun.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2557

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 1¢ Blue, Type IV, #23. Pos. 77L1L, used, Fine to Very Fine, APS (2001) cert. Scott $950. Estimate $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1033

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 1¢ Blue, Type IV, #23. Boston cds, Fine to Very Fine, PF (2002) cert. Scott $900. Estimate value $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 422

1c Blue, Ty. IV, Triple Transfer, One Inverted (23 var). Position 71L1L, recut twice at top and once at bottom (only four such recuts on the plate), deep rich color, neat strikes of circular datestamp, centered slightly to top, still Very Fine, this major variety is significantly rarer in perforated form, we have offered only a half-dozen since keeping computerized records, ex Wagshal

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3403

23, 1857 1c Blue, Type IV,partial town postmark, deep, rich color, 2014 PSE Graded Fine 70 certificate (Scott $900) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1049

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), light black cancellation, a fantastic example of this terribly elusive type IV stamp with outstanding centering and radiant color, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $900. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2434

() 1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (22), well centered and remarkably fresh with strong color and contrast, unused without gum, Very Fine. Scott $850 Expertization: 1975 PF and 2002 PSE Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 107

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 22), face free blue cancellation at lower left, extremely handsome well centered stamp with large margins and vibrant color, very pretty, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $510. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 702

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 1c blue, type IIIa, unused with full original gum, l.h., usual centering for this tight margined issue, fine, with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 30

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 22). Plate 4, deep rich color, choice centering, bold strike of New York circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 131

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 22), o.g., previously hinged, exceedingly fresh example of this scarce stamp, nicely balanced margins and appealing rich color, Very Fine, 1992 P.F.C. and 2014 P.F. certificate graded VF-80. Scott $2,400. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2051

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa. Full strike of red carrier cancel, rich color, F.-V.F., with 1993 and 2011 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (F-VF 75). Scott No. 22; $550.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1965

Scott #21, 1c Blue, Ty. III, uncharacteristically well centered and margined for this notoriously difficult stamp, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression on bright paper, very light town cancel, choice very fine; a desirable example of this scarce type; 1978 PF certificate and a 2010 PF certificate (VF 80; SSV $2,500.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 79

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 21). Plate 4, choice margins and attractively centered, rich color with neat New York “U.S. Mail City Delivery” carrier datestamp, trivial corner crease top left, otherwise Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1460

1857, 1¢ blue, type III (21), neat black town cancellation, bold rich shade, a fresh and affordable example of this elusive type III stamp; scissor cut at left and right from the sheet, Very Good, 2000 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $2,250. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 60

1857, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 21), neat black Carrier cancellation, impressive example of this tough stamp, rarely found completely sound with such beautiful deep rich color and choice centering, nice clear break at bottom, Very Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,425. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2049

1857, 1¢ blue, type III. Showing an wide 6½mm break in top outerline, without gum, radiantly rich color and a beautiful proof-like impression, attractively centered, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine, a stunning mint stamp, with photocopies of 1977 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates for pair. Scott No. 21; $7,000.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1963

1c Blue, Ty. II, Major Plate Crack (20 var). Position 2L2, original gum, rich color which clearly shows the variety, accompanying certificate notes light staining which we only see on back with a few toned spots, Fine appearance, a rare original-gum example of this desirable variety, with 1978 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 121

#20 var., 1c Blue, Ty. II., Plate 4, from the top row, well centered, deep color and an excellent impression, blue grid cancel as well as a light black cancel at top, choice very fine; 2006 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 78

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 20). Plate 12, original gum, lightly hinged, pretty shade, unusually wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE II. With 1994 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1220

1857, 1¢ blue, type II (20), horizontal pair, plate 4, position 9-10L4, neat black cancellation, incredibly scarce pair from plate 4, with the deepest and richest color imaginable, magnificent item for the 1 cent 1857 specialist; both stamps with small thin spots at bottom of each stamp, Fine. Scott $2,750 for plate 4 pair. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 59

USA (20 var) 1857 FRANKLIN 1? BLUE TYPE II, CURL IN HAIR Curl in hair variety, position 4R4. Postally used with black town cancel. Light creases, very fine appearance. (2011 Weiss Cert) Cat price $1350.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 85

1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia (Scott 19), handsome example of this rare type Ia stamp, Pos. 94R4, neat manuscript cancellation, with spectacular rich plate 4 color; clipped perfs at bottom, V.G.-Fine. Scott price $5,250.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 39

o 1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia (19), position 99L4, fresh and virtually perfectly centered with ball ornaments clearly visible at bottom, stunning deep color, faint black cancel; Extremely Fine. Scott price $10,000 AN EXCEPTIONAL PERFORATED TYPE IA FROM PLATE 4 WITH PERFORATIONS THAT ARE ALMOST CLEAR AT TOP AND BOTTOM, ALLOWING THE TYPE CHARACTERISTICS TO BE PLAINLY VISIBLE AND POSSESSING PROOFLIKE COLOR AND FRESHNESS AS WELL. Expertization: 2004 PF Certificate. The bottom row of the short-lived plate 4 perforated presents one of the greatest frustrations for the 1¢ collector. This bottom row is the only row that produced the type Ia stamps (18 positions out of a possible 2000), the most striking feature of which is the complete design at the bottom. Yet in almost every case the perforations at the bottom cut away these characteristics because the perforating machine were not adjusted to allow for the larger design of the bottom row stamps.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 44

1c Blue, Ty. Ic (19b). Position 91R4, wide-spaced perforations at top and bottom, centered slightly to top right but clearly showing the characteristics of the type, deep shade on bright paper, neat blue town datestamp VERY FINE AND CHOICE. PROBABLY THE WIDEST-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE TYPE Ic, WHICH IS THE SCARCEST TYPE OF THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT STAMP. NEINKEN NOTES THAT THIS POSITION — 91R4 — YIELDS THE BEST EXAMPLE OF TYPE Ic. The defining characteristics of Type Ic are similar to that of Type Ia, Scott 19, which has the design complete at bottom and partly complete at top. The difference between Type Ia and Ic is that the bottom right plume on the Type Ic is incomplete. Neinken classifies it as a sub-type of Scott 19, and the Scott Catalogue gives it a separate listing. Neinken notes that only eight or nine positions yield this type. Of these, only two are found on the bottom row of the plate (Positions 91R4 and 96R4). The other six or seven Type Ic positions were created either by plate burnishing prior to use or plate wear during use. Wide-spaced perforated stamps are extremely rare and highly desirable. It has been assumed for years that the pins of the bottom row of the perforator were reset to create more space, but some students of the 1851-57 Issue are seeking alternative explanations for its occurrence. Whatever the cause, they are considered extremely rare. Ex Drucker. With 1986 and 2005 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 128

1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia, “curl on shoulder” variety (Scott 19 var.), position 97L4, neatly struck black cancellation, impressive example of this rarely offered type Ia stamp, even scarcer so being the desirable “Curl on shoulder” variety, with alluring rich olor and finely detailed impression, missing from all but the most advanced U.S. collections; vertical crease which doesn’t affect this stamp’s gorgeous appearance, otherwise Fine, 1975 P.F. certificate. Scott $10,000. Estimate $3,000 – 4,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 45

1c Blue, Ty. I (Scott 18). Plate 12, C Relief, original gum, small h.r., pretty shade, short perf at lower left, otherwise Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 150

1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Plate 12, C Relief, choice centering with wide margins, deep rich color, bold strike of grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE I. A RARE STAMP IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. The defining characteristic of Type I is that the entire design is printed, including the scrolls and plumes at bottom. Among the plates used to print imperforate stamps, only one position out of 1,000 can claim that honor (Position 7R1E, Scott No. 5). Type I perforated stamps are only known from certain positions on Plate 12. Due to the narrow spacing between perforations and difficulties of production, this issue is usually found with part of the design cut off by the perforations. The example offered here, with rich color, a clear cancel and with the design characteristics clearly visible, is a true condition rarity. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $5,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded and six others share it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 41

Scott #18, 1c Blue, Ty. I, attractively centered, strong color and impression on crisp white paper, so faintly cancelled at left as to appear unused, very fine; 2007 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 169