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Sale 354
U.S. and Canada
Stamps, Collections and Accumulations
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Lot 74 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), position 6R1E, mostly large margins all around, part sheet margin at top. Unobtrusive light town postmark leaves the type characteristics quite visible. Couple tiny thins. Choice Very Fine appearance.
Scott $14,000
A MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE TYPE 1B, FROM ONE OF THE TWO BEST POSITIONS.
Of the 1,000 plate positions that produced the 1¢ imperforates, only six produced type 1b stamps, those being positions 3-6 and 8-9 on the right pane of Plate 1E. Positions 6 and 8 are considered the best examples of the type.
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Lot 75 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), position 3RIE, mostly large margins, pretty plate 1 Early color. Lightly cancelled. Abrasion in left margin, small invisible closed tear. Otherwise F.-V.F., a most attractive example of the rare Type 1b.
Scott $9,000
Expertization: with 1992 A.P.S. certificate.
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Lot 76 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia (6), position 97L4 "curl on shoulder" variety, large margins, including part sheet margin at bottom to just in at top. Faintly cancelled (appears unused). Accompanying certificate states "minor surface scraping… and light toning" both of which are imperceptible. Otherwise Fine, a most attractive example of the rare Type 1a.
Scott $12,000
Expertization: with 1991 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 77 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), original gum, lightly hinged, a matchless upper right corner sheet margin single, position 10L2 with full top and right sheet margins and large portions of the adjacent stamps at left and bottom; additionally, the stamp features bright color and a prooflike impression. A marveously fresh and absolutely Superb gem. SMQ $19,000 for a regular 100.
Scott $1,000
THE ULTIMATE MINT CLASSIC U.S. GEM— SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE TO IMPROVE UPON, THE ONLY GEM 100J AWARDED BY PSE TO A MINT 1¢ IMPERFORATE TYPE II.
Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate as a block and a pair, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded Gem 100J.
William Litle, former master grader for the PSE includes his personal note:
The first 100J OG previously hinged Scott No. 7… What a great stamp— it's a privilege to be able to grade such a gem.
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Lot 78 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), stunning fresh deep color, balanced margins. Neat face-free postmark. Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp.
Scott $135
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Lot 79 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II, Major Plate Crack (7), position 2L2, ample to large margins, rich color. Light blue grid cancel leaves the crack unobstructed. Faults including a repaired tear, but choice appearing example of this most dramatic "crack".
Scott $400
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Lot 80 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), position 55L4, large perfectly balanced margins, exceptionally deep color on bright paper. Light town cancel. Small thin in bottom margin. Choice Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $2,250
Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 81 |
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1851 1¢ types IIIa,III (8A,8), horizontal pair, positions 77, 78R4, left stamp type IIIa, right stamp type III, ample to large margins, gorgeous plate 4 color, sharp impression. Light Mobile Alabama postmark. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,750
Expertization: with 2005 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 82 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), large beautifully balanced margins, bright rich shade. Neat town postmark. Extremely Fine, a gem used single.
Scott $850
Expertization: with 2001 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 83 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), ample to large margins, bright plate 1E color. Neat blue town postmark. Handsome and Very Fine.
Scott $900
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Lot 84 |
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), huge perfectly balanced margins with bits of adjacent stamps on all 4 sides, lovely deep color. Cert says lightly toned on reverse which is almost imaginary. Superb appearance (looks like a 98J).
Scott $250
Expertization: with 1994 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 85 |
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1856, 5¢ red brown (12), large to huge margins with equal parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom. Grid cancel, rich color, bright paper. Extremely Fine.
Scott $700
Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 86 |
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1856, 5¢ red brown (12), ample to large margins, with portion of adjacent stamp at bottom, rich color, light town postmark. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $700
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 87 |
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1855, 10¢ green, types II & III (14,15), vertical pair, top stamp type II, bottom type III, ample to large margins (tiny tear in right margin), used with #7 and 26, tied by two "Galway N.Y. Dec 19" cdss on 1857 cover to Herefordshire England, red "19 credit" and Liverpool transit, Hereford receiver on reverse, Very Fine, fresh three color franking to England.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 88 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), position 74L1, recut at top only, ample to large margins, deep color, crisp paper, grid cancel. Very Fine.
Scott $1,650
Expertization: with 1978 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 89 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), Position 74L1, recut at top only, nicely balanced margins, fresh color. Neat town postmark. Small thin. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $1,650
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Lot 90 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), position 65L1, recut at top only, large margins, deep color. Red NY town and lightened pen cancels. Very Fine.
Scott $850+
Expertization: with 1979 P.F. certificate (as position 86L1 and not mentioning pen cancel) and 2016 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 91 |
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1851, 12¢ gray black (17), large margins, rich color, sharp impression, town postmark. Extremely Fine.
Scott $350
Expertization: with 1999 P.S.E. certificate.
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