November Internet Auction

1857, 1¢ blue, type II, plate 12, position 60L12, extremely well centered with natural guideline s.e. at right, dramatic color, attractive, town cds cancels, dropped inclusion, still Extremely Fine and choice guideline single.

Scott No. 20   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $325.

1857, 1¢ blue, type II, unlisted Curl in P and Gash Above, plate 2, nicely centered, good color with typical mottling, partial New York cds, small flaws, F.-V.F. appearance.

Scott No. 20 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $275.

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, extremely well centered showing type clearly, exceptionally fresh with deep rich color, light Boston cds cancel, couple short perfs at top, Extremely Fine.

Scott No. 22   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V group - plates 7, 8, 9, better group of 31 singles and 2 pairs, many plated from plates 7, 8, 9, variety of town cancels including blue and red strikes, note imprint capture and straddle-line singles, many premium plating singles like pos. 99R7 curl on shoulder; some flaws, F.-V.F. or better group with many high quality plated singles.

Scott No. 24 ; $1,405  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

1857, 1¢ blue, Plate 5, type Va, positions 1R5 and 40L5, two guideline s.e. singles, one right other left, both well margined and with deep rich plate 5 color and impressions, both with town cds cancels, 40L5 with some light creases, Very Fine and scarce examples of this elusive plate.

Scott No. 24 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $600.

1857, 1¢ blue, type Va, two singles, positions 29L5 and 25R5, both well centered with true rich plate 5 color and sharp impressions, each with manuscript cancels, Very Fine and scarce, 25R5 ex-Jeffreys ; 29L5 signed by Ashbrook.

Scott No. 24 ; $600  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, exceptionally large and well balanced margins, light trace of blue cds at left, choice color and impression, without any evidence of "side scratches", trivial perf flaw 5th from left we find harsh, Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with 1996 P.S.E. certificate.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V - Paid and Postal Marking Cancels, group of 8 with different paid cancels, well centered and mostly plated, note "Balt. Paid" double-circle in blue and black, "Paid" in Circle and Oval, Boston "Paid" in grid, blue "Paid", "Steamboat" and "Free" straightlines; some small flaws, a Very Fine group.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1857, 1¢ blue, type Va, position 4R5, wonderful example with near perfect centering showing intense color and well balanced margins, attractive red grid cancel, couple irregular perfs at right, Extremely Fine.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300.

1857, 1¢ blue, Plate 5, type Va, position 26R5, exceptional color and centering, light town cancel, Very Fine and scarce type Va.

Scott No. 24a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, horizontal strip of 3, position 91-93R8, natural straightedge at left showing traces of guidline, without any side scratches present, light cds's, several minor short perfs, F.-V.F. appearing.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, exceptionally well centered, tied by complete red "Paid 1, U.S. Mail City Delivery, Feb 4" carrier cds on small piece, trivial toned perf upper right, Extremely Fine.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, position 58L9, without side scratches, attractive fancy cork cancel, light stains from somewhat bold cancelation, V.G.; Graded P.S.E.certificate.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, Plate 10, well balanced margins, rich color, neat partial " New York, Aug 21, 1861 " cds used during the demonitization period , trivial short perf at right, Extremely Fine.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, position 9L7 showing "eye curl", canceled by paint red "Paid" handstamp, matching light "Valley Falls, R.I. Jul 24" cds on orange piece, Very Fine and extremely attractive.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, position 97L10, nicely centered, tied by complete blue circular grid on small orange piece, Very Fine and exceedingly attractive; with 2007 P.S.E. certificate.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $42.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, position 70R7 with traces of imprint on large right margin, well centered, light cds, Very Fine; with 2004 A.P.S. certificate.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $40.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, Big Plate Flaw , position 70R7 showing big plate flaw at top and complete guideline at left, exceptionally well centered, circular grid and ms. squiggle cancel, tiny top left corner crease, Very Fine appearance.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $40.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, beautifully well centered, bright and fresh, canceled by NYFM red grid and French transit cds , Extremely Fine and exceptional stamp.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, double transfer at top, position 8R8, intense color and impression clearly showing variety, attractive centering, New York town cds, faint crease, still Very Fine double transfer example.

Scott No. 24 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $82.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, group of three Plate 10 singles: 10L10, 70R10, 96R10, one with natural straightedge, 96R10 with plating notes, some small flaws, F.-V.F. group.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $120.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, vertical pair, positions 84-94L10, without side scratches and near complete ornaments, lightly canceled, a few trivial short perfs, tiny tear bottom left, attractive Extremely Fine appearance.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $40.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, block of four, nicely centered, canceled by "New Orleans, Dec 30, 1860" cds, couple insignificant small flaws, F.-V.F.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $425.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, four Plate 10 singles, tied by "New York, Oct 16, 1860" duplex on buff cover to East Hampton Conn.; reduced slightly at right, small stamp flaws, Fine and scarce Plate 10 prepaid carrier use.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V - Cancels, select group of 17 with better cancels including red "3" credit h.s., red "Paid in Circle, "Drop 1ct" in Circle, "PD", several different "Paid", blue grid, etc.; some small flaws, F.-V.F. and attractive group with better cancels.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, six Plate 9 stamps, positions 92R9, 61R9, 71R9, 91R9, 81R9, 50L9 plated by Celler, three guidelines, some faults but clear platings, F.-V.F. and scarce assemblage.

Scott No. 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $240.