Value of US Stamps Scott Catalogue 5A: 1851 1c Benjamin Franklin. Page 5

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (Scott 5A). Position 4R1E, full even margins, just touched at upper right ornament, rich Plate 1 Early shade, light blue grid cancel, tiny natural fiber inclusion in Franklin’s chin EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ib IMPERFORATE IN SOUND CONDITION WITH FULL MARGINS AND A LIGHT BLUE CANCELLATION. Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp from Plate 1 Early. Six positions on Plate 1E furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were ironed out when the entries were made below them. Ex Neinken. Signed Ashbrook.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 614

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), position 8R1E, large margins except just in at left, clearly showing the type characteristics at the bottom and the position dots in the top margin, bright early plate 1 color and neat town cancel, light corner crease and small sealed tear at bottom; choice, F.-V.F. appearance. Scott price $10,000 AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE TYPE IB, FROM ONE OF THE TWO BEST POSITIONS. Expertization: 1987 APS Certificate noting corner crease but not tear or position.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 322

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (Scott 5A). Position 8R1E, large margins to just touching at bottom, but clearly showing the design characteristics, unobtrusive town datestamp, top right corner nicked and reattached, small filled thin and repaired upper left corner, Very Fine appearance, a rare stamp from one of the two best Type Ib positions (8R and 6R1E), with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2026

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (Scott 5A). Position 8R1E, full margins to barely touched, beautiful rich Plate 1 Early color on bright paper, neat strike of blue circular datestamp VERY FINE AND CHOICE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IB AND FROM ONE OF THE TWO POSITIONS ON PLATE ONE EARLY THAT FURNISHED THE BEST EXAMPLES OF TYPE IB. Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp from Plate 1 Early. Six positions on Plate 1E furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were burnished away. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type. With 1988 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80, SMQ price $13,800.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 48

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (Scott 5A). Position 8R1E, huge margins clearly showing the design characteristics at top and bottom, bright Plate 1 shade, two strikes of circular datestamp, defective with creases and repair at top, still an Extremely Fine appearing and acceptable example of this rare stamp, this position and 6R1E furnished the best examples of Type Ib

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 49

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (Scott 5A). Position 8R1E, huge margins to barely touched incl. sheet margin at top, beautiful warm shade, neat strike of circular datestamp leaves the design characteristics clearly visible VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IB FROM PLATE ONE EARLY FROM ONE OF THE TWO POSITIONS THAT FURNISHED THE BEST TYPE IB EXAMPLES. Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp from Plate 1 Early. Six positions on Plate 1E furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were burnished away. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type. Ex Dauer. With 1994 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80, SMQ price $13,800.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 5

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 1c blue, type Ib, pos.5R1e, neat red grid cancel, full margins all around including sheet margin at top, with all type distinctions clearly shown, fresh color, small tear at bottom right which in no way detracts from this stamp’s v.f. appearance, with 1998 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2010, Sale 201001, Lot 15

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 6R1E, large margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamp at right, brilliant color on crisp paper, bold strike of square grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IB FROM PLATE ONE EARLY, FROM ONE OF THE TWO POSITIONS THAT FURNISHED THE BEST TYPE IB EXAMPLES. Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp from Plate 1 Early. Six positions on Plate 1E furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were burnished away. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $35,700.00). For Positions 6R1E and 8R1E (the better positions, which catalogue more than 50% higher than other positions in both Scott and SMQ), none has graded higher. This is the highest grade awarded to this position.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 26

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (Scott 5A). Position 6R1E, huge margins to just in at lower left, including sheet margin at top, beautiful Plate 1 Early color, bold strike of blue Cincinnati O. circular datestamp VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE TWO MOST DISTINCT TYPE IB POSITIONS FROM PLATE ONE EARLY, SHOWING THE COMPLETE DESIGN AT TOP AND NEARLY COMPLETE DESIGN AT BOTTOM. Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp. Six positions on Plate 1 Early furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were burnished away. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, particularly in the left plume, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type. All Type Ib stamps are very scarce, and the two best examples (6R and 8R) are rare. These top-row positions usually have an ample top margin, but frequently the margins are close or cutting into the bottom. A Type Ib with large margins all around is a great rarity. With its wide bottom margin and sound condition, this is an unusually choice Type Ib. With 1999 and 2006 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80 Jumbo, SMQ price $14,500.00 for 80, $22,500.00 for 85).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 27

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (Scott 5A). Position 6R1E, large margins to just in incl. sheet margin at top, pretty “Robin’s Egg” blue shade from an early printing, proof-like impression, Dec. 22 town datestamp VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE STAMP FROM ONE OF THE POSITIONS THAT YIELDS THE MOST COMPLETE TYPE Ib DESIGN. Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp. Six positions on Plate 1 Early furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were burnished away. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type. All Type Ib stamps are very scarce, and the two best examples (6R and 9R) are rare. These top-row positions usually have an ample top margin, but frequently the margins are close or cutting into the sides or bottom. Ex Twigg-Smith. With 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 86

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 8R1E, large margins to clear including part of sheet margin at top, beautiful Plate 1 Early color, showing clear double transfer at top left, neat strike of red grid cancel, two horizontal creases at bottom, faint corner crease at top right EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE TWO MOST DISTINCT TYPE Ib POSITIONS, SHOWING COMPLETE DESIGN AT TOP AND VIRTUALLY COMPLETE AT BOTTOM. Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp. Six positions on Plate 1 Early furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were burnished away. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type. All Type Ib stamps are very scarce, and the two best examples (6R and 9R) are rare. These top-row positions usually have an ample top margin, but frequently the margins are close or cutting into the sides or bottom. A Type Ib with large margins all around is a great rarity, and only a handful are attractively cancelled in red. Despite the creases, this is an unusually choice Type Ib. With 1974 P.F. certificate. For some reason, the Scott Catalogue does not assign a premium for the red grid cancel.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 87

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (Scott 5A). Position 3R1E, ample margins to slightly in at bottom, bright early shade, square grid cancel and part circular datestamp, Fine, an appealing example of the scarce 1c Type Ib, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 88

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (Scott 5A). Position 6R1E, large margins to in at bottom incl. sheet margin at top, neat strike of grid and part of circular datestamp cancel, inconsequential corner crease at top right entirely in margin A FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IB FROM PLATE ONE EARLY — POSITION 6R1E IS ONE OF THE TWO POSITIONS THAT FURNISHED THE BEST TYPE IB EXAMPLES. Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp from Plate 1 Early. Six positions on Plate 1E furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were burnished away. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2226

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), position 6R1E, large margins at sides, just in at top and bottom, faintly cancelled in blue leaving design clearly visible, bright color and clear impression. Fine. Scott value $15,000 A SOUND EXAMPLE OF POSITION 6R1E, ONE OF THE TWO POSITIONS THAT FURNISHED THE BEST TYPE IB EXAMPLES. Expertization: plated by Ashbrook, 1999 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 10

o 1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), position 5R1E, large margins including a wide top sheet margin to just in a bit at bottom, rich color, lightly struck town c.d.s.s, couple tiny tone spots at lower left, otherwise Very Fine and a handsome example of this rare type. Scott $8,250 Expertization: plated by Ashbrook.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 366