3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Positions 28/38R3, vertical pair, large margins to just touching, clear strike of “Way” in circle handstamp, light corner creases, otherwise Fine, attractive with this marking

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 416

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Huge margins including top right corner sheet margins, radiant color, neat strike of circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 330

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Positions 8-10R3, horizontal strip of three, huge margins including top right corner sheet margins and part of adjoining stamp at left, bright color, bold strikes of “New York Jul. 14, 1853” circular datestamp, center stamp with vertical crease, Extremely Fine appearance and a wonderful example of the July 1853 New York year-dated cancel, we wonder how much longer this beautiful multiple will stay intact, from our 1995 Rarities of the World sale

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 359

3c Claret, Ty. I (Scott 11). Huge margins all around including part of six adjoining stamps, brilliant color, bold strike of circular datestamp, tiny corner crease at bottom right in margin only not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine appearance, with 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 464

3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 11). Clear to large margins including bottom right corner sheet margins, bright color, town cancel, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 246

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Horizontal pair with left sheet margin and part imprint, margins close to touching other sides, tied by “Frankfort Ky. Sep. 4” circular datestamp to small blue piece, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 290

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Position 70R8, large to huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom and “Toppan, Carpen” portion of imprint at right, radiant color, neat strike of Milwaukee circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, imprint copies with such wide margins on all other sides are very rare, especially in this superb condition

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 37

3c Claret, Ty. I (Scott 11). Perfect margins which capture portions of six adjoining stamps, deep rich color on fresh paper, bold strike of town cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1851 ISSUE IN THE CLARET SHADE WHICH HAS RECEIVED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $475.00 as 98 Dull Red)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3032

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, unofficial “Chicago” perf 12½ (11 var.), light black town cancellation, attractive example of this extremely scarce unofficially perforated stamp; pinholes and a tear at upper left, scissor trimmed perforations at the left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2004 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $5,000. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3116

3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 11). Large top left corner sheet margins, vivid color, cancelled by red town datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 90

United States 1851-57 Issue 1853 FL from New York to Tabasco, Mexico, sent via New Orleans, forwarded there August 1st by “J.W. Zacharie & Co.” (embossed oval) franked with 4x3c red (overpaid by 2 cents) and continuing on the steamer “Texas” departing August 13th and arriving Veracruz, August 18th, where it was charged 3 reales due for internal postage

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2014, Sale 201404, Lot 11

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (Scott 11), bottom left single, position 91R4, neat cancellation, desirable position piece showing complete center line in margin at left, extremely fresh, Very Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $15. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1222

3c Orange Brown, Ty. I (Scott 10). Position 10R5E, huge margins all around including top right corner sheet margins and significant portion of adjoining stamp at left, rich color, neat blue Philadelphia circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 328

o U.S.; General Issues, 1851, 3¢ Orange Brown, Type I, #10. Pos. 39R1E, red circular grid, clear to large margins all around, rich color, Very Fine. Ex Skinner. PSAG (2011) cert. Scott $200. Estimate price $80-100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 996

*    3¢ orange brown (Scott 10), large margins virtually all around, incredibly rich and intense color, prooflike impression, full original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and choice Very Fine, a stunning mint single that displays unmistakably the true orange brown color (photo). $4,000 Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 24

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), Pos. 81L1L, triple transfer, rimless face free “New York” cancellation, brilliant fresh color, Fine, Ex-Neinken. Scott value $120.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 661

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

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Position 41R1L, recut once at top and bottom, large to huge margins including left interpane margin with centerline and part of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, neat strike of grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 97

o U.S.; General Issues, 1852, 1¢ Blue, Type IV, #9. Blue cds, large margins all around, large copy, grade 90J Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSE (2011) cert. Scott Stamp Values $225+. Estimate value $220-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 783

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Position 5R1L, double transfer, huge to enormous Jumbo margins showing parts of three adjoining stamps, attractive color, neat ms. cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, choice top row position (this was a Type Ib on early state of plate), with 2009 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 339

1c Blue, Ty. IV, Printed on Both Sides (Scott 9a). The back has an impression of the top part of the design printed inverted relative to the normal impression on the other side, normal side with large margins to just touched with part of adjoining stamps at top and left, rich color, neat strike of large Boston “Paid” grid, light corner crease at top right VERY FINE. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES. A PHENOMENAL RARITY. Engraved stamps printed on both sides usually have a poor impression on one side and a second, complete impression on the other. They probably occurred when a sheet was printed without proper moistening, which prevented the paper from picking up the ink in the recessed lines of the engraved plate. If the sheet was turned 180 degrees before being put on the press a second time, the two impressions will be inverted in relation to each other. Our list of printed-on-both-sides stamps is included as an appendix to this catalogue. The variety is known on the three denominations issued in 1851 — 1c, 3c and 12c — but not on the imperforate stamps issued in 1855 (10c) and 1856 (5c). This is the only recorded example of the one-cent 1851 design printed on both sides. Ex Wagshal. With 1977 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 30

Scott #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, position 70L1L, recut once at top and twice at bottom, choice used example, with four large to huge margins, including a portion of the sheet margin at right, lovely bright shade and a crisp impression, neat portion of New York c.d.s., extremely fine.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 39

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Complete reconstruction of the left and right panes of Plate 1 Late, comprising a total of 227 stamps (27 are overlapping and were instrumental in accurately reconstructing the plate), all better positions are present including triple transfers/one inverted, double transfers and other varieties such as plate cracks, several desirable multiples including Positions 90/100R1L vertical pair with corner sheet margin, range of cancels including grids, few manuscript, circular datestamps, large Boston “Paid”, few in red or blue, generally decent margins, variable quality but well above the typical plating standard A RARE AND DESIRABLE PLATE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT PANES OF PLATE ONE LATE, FORMED BY STANLEY B. ASHBROOK AND MORTIMER L. NEINKEN. Ex Ashbrook, Neinken and Wagshal. Scott Retail without taking into consideration the various recuts, triple transfer/one inverted positions, multiples, colored cancels or other plate varieties is approximately $29,000.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 20

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), lovely black town cancellation, intense color and sharp detailed impression, an extremely handsome example, Extremely Fine, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $110. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 355

Scott 9, 1852 1c Blue, Type IV, ,light centrally struck Hartford Ct c.d.s., rich color, full to “jumbo” margins including portion of the adjacent stamp at top, 2010 PSE Graded “XF-Sup 95” certificate (SMQ $325)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1031

Scott #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, wide margins, strong color and a highly detailed impression, light red cancel, extremely fine and a very pretty stamp; 2012 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ price $275.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 114

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), two choice singles neatly tied by wonderfully well struck black “Boston, PAID, Aug 23” c.d.s., gorgeous deep color, an extremely handsome showpiece, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $200. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 35

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 1c blue, type IV, bottom margin vertical strip of three, pos.77,87,Scott 97R1L, black cds, margins all around, v.f. and attractive multiple, with 2004 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2014, Sale 201404, Lot 9

o U.S. General Issues, 1852, 1¢ Blue, Type IV, Pair, #9, used, margins around, Extremely Fine, PF (2014) cert. Scott $220. Estimate price $150-170.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1635

U.S.; General Issues, 1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, recut once at top and once at bottom, #9. Large part o.g. (h.r.), close to large margins, light soiling, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $750. Estimate price $120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 103, Lot 86

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 1c blue, horizontal strip of five, positions 51R-55R, margins all around, small nick at top, minor tears and other small faults, fine appearance, signed Molesworth

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 201501, Lot 63

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Positions 11-16/21-26R1L, block of 12 from the second and third rows of the right pane of the plate, original gum, hinge remnants at sides, Positions 12, 14 and 22 with double transfers, top positions all recut once at top and bottom, four positions in bottom row recut once at top and twice at bottom, four stamps in bottom row with huge margins all around, few tiny lightened toned specks, Position 26 with thin spot FINE-EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF TWELVE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IV. Ex Neinken and Wagshal.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1010

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), recut once at top & once at bottom, unused without gum, bright and fresh with three huge margins showing bits of adjacent stamps at left and right, close but clear at top, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $275. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2373

1c Blue, Ty. IV (Scott 9). Plate 1L, large margins to slightly in at top, tied by light strike of blue “Evansville Ind. Jan. 24” circular datestamp on blue folded printed New Orleans Prices Current to Indianapolis Ind., well-struck red “Steamer Reindeer” with fleuron name-of boat oval handstamp, red “Forwarded by O’Riley & Mitchell, Evansville Ind.” handstamp at left VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF A CIRCULAR SENT BY STEAMBOAT FROM NEW ORLEANS TO INDIANAPOLIS ON THE MISSISSIPPI AND OHIO RIVERS VIA EVANSVILLE, INDIANA. There were two steamers named Reindeer that were destroyed in catastrophic incidents in the early 1850’s, each of which involved considerable loss of life. The first operated on the Albany-New York Hudson River route and exploded in September 1852. The second, which carried this cover, was a Mississippi and Ohio River steamer that was destroyed when its boiler exploded on the Ohio River between Cannelton, Indiana, and Hawesville, on March 13, 1854, resulting in 38 deaths. Ex Newbury and Grunin.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2526

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), o.g., hinged, attractive large margined example with deep saturated color, Extremely Fine. Scott $750. Estimate $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2135

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Huge margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at sides, beautiful bright Plate 1 Early color, wide break at top, light strike of “Laurel Ind. Nov. 24” circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIA FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The example offered here, which clearly shows the bottom line complete and top line with wide break, is a superb example of the type. Ex Drucker and Scarsdale. With 1983 and 2002 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 26

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Plate 4, wide break at top, large margins to just in at upper left, rich color on crisp paper, neat strike of circular datestamp, Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4008

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (Scott 8A). Plate 4, disturbed original gum, margins all around except just into frameline at bottom, deep rich color, small diagonal crease, Very Fine appearance, an attractive example of this type and difficult to find in unused condition with original gum, with 1992 P.F. certificate as disturbed original gum and not mentioning the crease, with 2013 P.F. certificate as part original gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 83

Scott #8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, used single with well clear to large margins all around, break in the frame line at top, strong color and impression on fresh white paper, red carrier cancel, very fine; 1997 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 24

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), position 43R4, neat black town cancellation, lovely example of this exceedingly difficult and undervalued stamp, showing type characteristics at bottom, with vibrant rich shade; a sound and beautiful showpiece; tiny scuff, otherwise Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $900. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1218

Scott #8, 1c Blue, Ty. III, position 66R4, an impressive used example of this scarce stamp, remarkably fresh, with deep luxuriant color and a prooflike impression on fresh white paper, just a faint trace of a cancel, very fine; 1980 PF certificate and a 2010 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $3,100.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 36

1c Blue, Ty. III (Scott 8). Plate 4, three large to huge margins, ample at top, clear breaks in outer framelines at top and bottom, lovely color and sharp impression, partial circular datestamp across top left VERY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE FROM PLATE FOUR. With 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1409

1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), neatly struck partial black grid cancellation, tremendous example of this elusive type III stamp, with generous margins all around plus sterling deep color with crisp clearly etched impression; a great stamp, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,500. Estimate price $2,500 – 3,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2007

1851, 1¢ blue, type III, “curl on shoulder” variety (Scott 8), position 11R4, neatly struck black cancellation, with incredibly intense plate 4 color, printed on clean white paper, a very pleasing example of the elusive “curl on shoulder” variety, Fine to Very Fine, 1985 and 2000 P.F. certificates. Scott $2,250. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1217

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), plate 3, position 77R3, light black town cancellation, gorgeous example of plate 3, with absolutely brilliant color, well centered amid generous margins, quite undervalued, Very Fine, 2011 PSE certificate. Scott $400 Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 207

1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 60R2, large to huge margins all around including huge right sheet margin with “nter, Casilear & Co. ANK NOTE E” imprint and plate no. 2, neat strike of 1857 year-dated town datestamp, deep rich color EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE II WITH THE PLATE NUMBER FROM PLATE 2. Collectors who want the finest or most unusual examples of the classic imperforate issues are often stymied by common stamps, such as Scott No. 7, because it is difficult to find one example that stands apart from the rest. One way is to find a copy showing parts of all surrounding stamps, which is usually “made” by cutting out a single from a large multiple. Another approach, which is more difficult, is to find the stamp from either a corner-margin position or with part of the imprint or plate number. The rarity of sound, four-margin copies increases exponentially when restricted to corner-margin or imprint examples. Imprints are found along eight positions on the 1c 1851-57 plates (four at left and four at right), and there are four corners of the full plate of 200 (plus the interior gutter positions). Many stamps from those positions were trimmed close to the design. The plate number is found on only two positions, and the number is almost never encountered on surviving stamps. Ex Col. Edward H. R. Green. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 21

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), gorgeous multiple, with extremely intense color, well centered with generous margins, pair, light black town cancellation, Extremely Fine, 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott $325. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 930

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Vertical strip of three, Position 70/80/90L1E, three huge margins incl. bottom right corner interpane margin, ample at top, fresh color, bold manuscript cancel, top stamp weak curved line at top, almost qualifies as Ty. IIIa, Very Fine, bottom pair Extremely Fine Gems

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1402

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Huge margins incl. significant portion of adjoining stamp at right, rich color, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, accompanied by cover and part of adjoining stamp, with 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 76

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), “A” relief, deep indigo shade, possibly from plate 3, o.g. with several cracks in gum somewhat affecting the paper, ample to large margins except just touching at top left, Fine to Very Fine, 2010 Doporto photo certificate. Scott $1,000. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 23