Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5A-9)
1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 3R1E, large margins to full all around, beautiful bright Plate 1 Early color, clear strike of Boston large "Paid" grid cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE TYPE Ib, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — A REMARKABLE STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
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. 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 stamp with large margins all around is a great rarity, particularly in sound condition.
With 1989 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (last offered by us in our 2012 Kirke sale) and three others share this desirable grade.
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1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Position 95R4, large margins to just barely touched at upper right, light unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp cancel, deep Plate 4 shade on bright fresh paper
VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE Ia, ONE OF THE RARITIES FURNISHED BY PLATE FOUR.
Stamps printed from Plate 4 were issued in April, May and briefly in June 1857 before perforations were introduced. The relatively small number of imperforate Plate 4 stamps issued during this period explains the rarity and desirability of any of the imperforate stamp types produced from this plate (Ia, Ic, II, III and IIIa). The extremely rare Type Ia, showing the full design at bottom, was furnished only by 18 of the 200 subjects on Plate 4 (the remaining two bottom-row positions were sub-type Ic).
With 1993 and 2007 P.F. certificates.
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 89R1E, large to huge margins including parts of adjoining stamps at sides, brilliant color, absolutely perfect "socked on the nose" strike of Boston small "Paid" grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a superb 1c 1851 Type II from Plate 1 Early with stunning "Paid" cancel, ex Newbury, Vogel and Sharrer, with 1979 and 2011 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, lovely early "Robin's Egg Blue" shade, huge margins including significant part of side stamps, red grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ), the "XQ" stands for "Extraordinary Quality"
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 45L1E with dot in "E", huge margins to clear including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, clear strike of New York circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 4R1L, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamps on three sides and small part of top sheet margin, showing double transfer, rich color, bold grid cancels, Extremely Fine Gem example of this position which is the only position on Plate 1 Late which is not a Type IV recut stamp, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 4R1L, rich color, large margins to clear, clear strike of circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine example from the only position on Plate 1 Late that was not recut (Type IV), with 2007 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 81L2, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamps and enormous left sheet margin, intense shade, unobtrusive strikes of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb sheet-margin single, ex Wagshal, with 1980 and 2011 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II, Major Plate Crack (7 var). Position 2L2, clearly showing the lightning bolt crack at right, large margins to just touched at left including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, blue grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II, Major Plate Crack (7 var). Position 13L2, large margins to just touched at bottom, clearly showing the "lightning bolt" plate crack at left, clear strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, ex Senchuk, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II, Intermediate Plate Crack (7 var). Position 12L2, with part of the "Lightning Bolt" crack through the top right to about the middle edge, large margins to just in at bottom, deep rich color, unobtrusive cancel leaves the plate crack clearly visible, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, full margins, rich color, perfectly struck "1 ct" in frame carrier rate handstamp of St. Louis, Extremely Fine, very scarce, ex Koppersmith, Dr. Morris and Sharrer, with 1990 and 2009 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Positions 8-9L2, horizontal pair, huge margins all around showing parts of three adjoining stamps, brilliant color, clear strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb pair, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), multiples are unpriced in SMQ
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Positions 69-70L2, horizontal pair, huge margins to ample including part of three adjoining stamps and interpane margin at right, pretty shade, grid cancels, Extremely Fine pair, with 1992 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, vertical pair, large margins to full, rich color, New York circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Positions 94-96R2, horizontal strip of three, large margins including part of three adjoining stamps, rich color, Mount Vernon N.Y. circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 3 (7). Position 91L3, large margins all around, deep rich color, largely complete strike of red New York City Carrier Department 1c integral-rate datestamp, Extremely Fine, a scarce and attractive stamp from Plate 3, with 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large to huge margins including left sheet margin, deep rich Plate 4 color, clearly showing wide breaks at top and bottom—the defining characteristic of the type—lightly cancelled by rim of circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. The example offered here, with unusually wide margins and clear breaks, is a condition rarity.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only four grade higher (two each at 95J and 98).
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, huge margins all around including large portions of adjoining stamps at sides, deep rich color, circular datestamp cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The stamp offered here, with a wide break at top and huge margins is an outstanding example of the type. We see a small break in the outer line below the "C" at bottom, which would qualify this stamp as Type III (Scott 8), but we defer to the P.S.E. certificate identifying this as Type IIIa.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only seven grade higher (highest is 98J) and one other shares this desirable grade.
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 81L1E, double transfer, one inverted, this position shows a wide break in outer line at bottom (a rare Type IIIa with break at bottom instead of top), large margins all around, clear impression and light cancel shows the inverted transfer lines at left
EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE PLATE VARIETY. ONE OF THE THREE INVERTED TRANSFERS AND ONE OF ONLY TWO TYPE IIIa POSITIONS ON PLATE ONE EARLY WITH THE BREAK IN THE BOTTOM LINE INSTEAD OF TOP.
The inverted transfers on Positions 71L, 81L and 91L1E were made after the top row of the right pane of Plate 1 Early was entered from the Type I single-relief transfer roll. According to Richard Celler's theory (see Siegel Encyclopedia at https://siegelauctions.com/legacy/1c1851.pdf), the three inverted transfers were made from a Type I design 3-relief transfer roll as a sort of trial after the top row entries had been made and the plate was turned around 180 degrees. When another plate ("Plate 0") had to be discarded, the siderographer returned to Plate 1 and erased the three inverted transfers before completing the plate with entries surrounding 3R to 10R. Positions 71L and 81L are double transfers. Position 91L was entered a total of three times, so it is a triple transfer, one inverted. When the plate was reworked in 1852, 71L and 81L were re-entered (but not 91L), making them all triple transfers, one inverted.
Position 81L1E is interesting not only as one of the three inverted transfers, it is what Ashbrook and Neinken described as "The finest example of Type IIIA from the plate."
Ex Vogel. With 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90).
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Positions 58-59R4, horizontal pair, huge margins including parts of adjacent stamps at left and right, full at bottom right, deep rich Plate 4 color, boldly struck Mount Carmel circular datestamp cancels, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, scarce from Plate 4, with 2014 P.F. certificate
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Mint N.H., Position 82L1L with double transfer, recut once at top and bottom, large margins all around, deep rich color
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IV.
With 2003 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90). Scott value as hinged $725.
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge margins all around showing part of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE IV IMPERFORATE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98). Only five grade higher (two at 98J, one at 100, two at 100J) and only two others share this desirable grade. These are very low population numbers for one of the more common types of the issue.
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Block of four, large margins to clear including left interpane margin showing part of centerline, original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1851 ONE -CENT TYPE IV, SCOTT 9.
With 2013 P.F. certificate (OGph, XF 90).
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 2L1L, recut twice at bottom, large to huge margins including sheet margin at top, deep rich color, clear strike of "Paid 3" cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at bottom and interpane margin and centerline at left, bright shade, clear strike of San Francisco circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and bottom, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, light strike of circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and twice at bottom, huge margins including part of adjoining stamps at bottom and left, rich color, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 91L1L, triple transfer, one inverted, recut once at top, also showing plate scratches, fine impression and large margins including a good part of left sheet margin, light red cancel, Extremely Fine, Neinken states: "A damp impression (invert) from the very late 1856 or 1857 state of Plate One, with a wide sheet margin at left, is undoubtedly the most desirable item among the Type IV inverts", ex Koppersmith, with 1988 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), SMQ value without premium for the much better position
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 77L1L, recut twice at top and once at bottom (only four such recuts on the plate), large margins all around, deep rich color nicely complemented by "paint red" Mobile Ala. circular datestamp, faint diagonal crease at bottom left corner not noted on any certificate, Extremely Fine, great visual appeal, only four positions on the plate are recut twice at top and once at bottom, ex Vogel, with 1995, 1999 and 2012 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and bottom, margin clear to just in, cancelled by "Etats-Unis Paq. Brit. Calais 17 Dec. 55" double-circle datestamp, additional red cancel at bottom right, Very Fine, rare with this French entry datestamp struck on the stamp, ex Neinken, with 2012 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 94-96R1L, horizontal strip of three, large margins all around, bright color, clear strikes of Lowell Mass. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem strip, ex Saadi, with 1989 and 2019 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 72-74L1L, horizontal strip of three, left stamp major double transfer, large margins to clear, deep rich color, lightly cancelled, Very Fine and choice, with 2014 P.F. certificate, Scott value without premium for the double transfer
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 43-44/53L1L, irregular block of three, large margins to just in at right of right stamp, showing part of adjoining stamp at bottom, rich color, light strikes of circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, this would make a phenomenal vertical pair, ex Kirke, with 2002 P.F. certificate, Scott value $310 as pair and single
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