Sale 1320 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Thursday, 22-25 April, 2024
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 7-17)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, large even margins all around, rich color, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 8R4, deep rich Plate 4 color, full margins to touched, unobtrusive circular datestamp cancel, Fine, scarce top row Plate 4 position, with 2022 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 66R4, deep rich Plate 4 color on bright paper, detailed impression, large margins all around, clear breaks in outer lines at top and bottom, face-free cancel leaves the design characteristics clearly visible
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III FROM PLATE FOUR.
Type III is defined as having 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) have small breaks in at least one line.
Ex "Golden Oak". With 1992 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90).
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, showing wide break at top and complete line at bottom, large margins to clear, corner strike of circular datestamp cancel, tiny internal crease at bottom right is barely detectible, appears Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 1L1L, original gum, large to huge margins including top sheet margin, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 2L1L, recut twice at bottom (eleven on plate), enormous margins all around including top sheet margin, cancelled by light strikes of blue circular datestamp leaving Franklin's head completely cancel-free
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT SHEET-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IV WITH THE SUPREME P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $2,750 for Gem 100, unpriced as 100J). This is the highest grade possible and only ten others share this perfect grade.
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 30L1L (see note below), recut once at top, enormous margins all around including right interpane margin and parts of adjoining stamps on other sides, lightly cancelled by town circular datestamp, attractive color
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IV WITH THE HIGHLY COVETED P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100.
Apart from the extraordinary Gem 100 quality of this stamp, it is also of particular interest to specialists in the 1c 1851 Issue. Position 30L on Plate 1 Late is one of six positions that show the Scott-listed "bottom frameline broken" variety in later impressions from the worn plate. The bottom line on this stamp is very weak and shows a tiny break just under the "C" of "Cent" that possibly qualifies it as the variety.
Ex "European Connoisseur". With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100). Only three others share this desirable grave with eleven higher.
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top, huge Jumbo margins all around with traces of adjoining positions, neat New York circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.F. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo)
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top, huge margins all around including right sheet margin and part of adjoining stamps on other three sides, bright shade, bold New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Curtis, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and bottom, large to enormous Jumbo margins showing parts of adjoining stamps at sides and bits of adjoining stamps top and bottom, wonderful rich color, neat two-stroke blue manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 95R1L, recut once at top, large margins all around including part of adjoining stamps at top and left, intense shade and impression, neat grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Horizontal strip of three, large margins all around including part of seven adjoining stamps, Feb. 6 R.I. circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, a marvelous strip, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; multiples unpriced in SMQ)
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Unused (no gum), bottom right corner sheet margins, ample to just in at lower left, bright color, light vertical crease, Fine appearance, with 2024 P.F. certificate
3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Disturbed original gum, large even margins including part of adjoining stamp at top, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2024 P.F. certificate
3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Enormous margins all around including significant portions of all eight adjoining stamps, brilliant color, crisp impression, red "3" numeral handstamp and also British transit marking
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1851 ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,000 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and it is shared by only five others.
3c Rose Red, Ty. I (11). Huge margins all around incl. part of seven adjoining stamps, brilliant color on crisp paper, unobtrusive strike of blue cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM AND THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION. THIS IS ONE OF ONLY SIX EXAMPLES OF THE 3-CENT 1851 ISSUE TO ACHIEVE THE P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO.
Many collectors have a tendency to discount how difficult it is to find imperforate classics in such superb condition. The assumption is that there are multiples which can be split to "make" perfect singles. However, one would need a lightly cancelled block of nine, with no wrinkles or other minor defects, to produce a single such as the one offered here.
Ex "Tahoe". 1997 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade, SMQ $1,000 as 100). Only five others have achieved this perfect grade.
3c Claret, Ty. I (11). Position 27R4, enormous to huge margins all around including portions of all eight adjoining stamps, brilliant color, neat strike of blue Cincinnati circular datestamps
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1851 ISSUE IN THE CLARET SHADE. ONE OF ONLY SIX EXAMPLES TO ACHIEVE THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY THE P.S.E.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,000 as 100 in the Dull Red shade). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and this is likely the only in the Claret shade to achieve it.
5c Red Brown (12). D Relief from the bottom row of the pane, huge margins all around including significant portion of adjoining stamps at sides, bright color, unobtrusive circular datestamp cancels
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). The highest grade awarded is one at 100.
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at right, bright shade, neat strike of circular datestamp cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE.
With 2024 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo).
5c Red Brown (12). Huge and even margins all around, detailed impression, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
5c Red Brown (12). Enormous margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top, bright color, neat New Orleans circular datestamps, Extremely Fine, scarce with such Jumbo margins, with 1985 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo)
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins to full, bright shade, neat circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine
5c Red Brown (12). Large to ample margins, rich color, two strikes of circular datestamp, Very Fine, signed in pencil
5c Red Brown (12). Position 91R, large margins all around including left interpane margin with full guideline, neat strike of 1857 Richmond Va. circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a rare plateable stamp and also scarce with the Virginia datestamp
5c Red Brown (12). Full margins all around, rich color, unobtrusive cancel, Very Fine and attractive
5c Red Brown (12). Full to large margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine and choice
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins to ample, deep rich color, bold strikes of New York Ocean Mail circular datestamp with integral grid, Very Fine
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins to ample at top, rich color, neat Philadelphia circular datestamp, Fine, scarce used from Philadelphia
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins to clear, rich color, bold strike of large Boston "Paid" grid cancel, Fine, scarce cancel on this issue
5c Red Brown (12). Full margins to clear, intense color, well-struck New Orleans circular datestamp, Fine
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins to ample, detailed impression, New Orleans circular datestamp, Very Fine
5c Red Brown (12). Full margins to clear, intense shade and impression, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine, signed in pencil
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at left, trace of red cancel at bottom, unusual horizontal facial scratches, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins including part of adjoining stamps at sides, rich color, bold strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, light diagonal crease at top right, Very Fine appearance, with 1988 P.F. certificate
5c Red Brown (12). Horizontal pair, large margins to ample including part of adjoining stamp at right, bright shade, clear strike of blue "Middlebury Vt. Jun. 9" circular datestamp, Very Fine and rare cancel, we are unaware of any covers of the 5c 1856 Issue used from Vermont
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large even margins all around, intense shade and impression, neat strike of large Boston "Paid" grid cancel, Extremely Fine and beautiful example of the 10c 1855 Type I, which comes only from the bottom row of the plate, and is the only type to show complete plumes at bottom, ex "Golden Oak", with 1979 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Rich color, attractive margins, New Orleans circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large margins to clear, bright shade, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Ample margins to just clear at right, rich color, lightly cancelled, Fine
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Horizontal pair, large margins to ample, pretty shade, neat strike of Richmond circular datestamp and with pen stroke at left, left stamp small thin spot at top, Very Fine appearance
10c Green, Ty. II (14). Huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top, deep rich color, circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1988 P.F. certificate
10c Green, Ty. II (14). Horizontal pair, full to large margins, bright yellowish shade, cancelled by grid and New York circular datestamp, slight overall toning which is minor enough to be ignored on certificate, still Very Fine, ex Hansen, with clear 2000 P.F. certificate
10c Green, Ty. III (15). Unused (no gum), large margins to barely in at left including part of adjoining stamp at right, Fine
10c Green, Ty. III (15). Huge margins all around, deep rich color on bright paper, neat strike of San Francisco circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
10c Green, Ty. III (15). Large margins all around, deep rich color, face-free circular datestamp cancels and red transit cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
10c Green, Ty. III (15). Horizontal pair, large to huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at left, bright shade, lightly cancelled by New Orleans circular datestamp, trace of stitch watermark, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem pair, ex T. Charlton Henry and "European Connoisseur", with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; pairs are unpriced in SMQ), Scott value $310
10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 64L1, recut at top and bottom — the only such recut on the plate — appears unused but lightened single stroke pen cancel, large even margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, Scott value as pen cancel without premium for the best Type IV position
10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 86L1, recut at top, large margins all around, bold circular datestamp cancel, tiny corner crease at top right, appears Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate
12c Black (17). Huge margins all around including part of right sheet margin and parts or traces of four surrounding stamps, crisp shade and lightly cancelled by town circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1851 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
While Superb 98 is an exceptionally high grade for any 12c 1851 Issue, frankly we are surprised this stamp did not earn the P.S.E. "Jumbo" appellation, which would have increased its SMQ value from $2,750 to $4,000. Considering the width of the margins, the buyer of this stamp will acquire a true Jumbo example without factoring the P.S.E. premium for Jumbo into the equation.
Ex "European Connoisseur". With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98).
12c Black (17). Large to full margins, bright shade and bold impression, neat circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
12c Black (17). Large to ample margins, deep shade and detailed impression, clear strikes of red grid cancel, Very Fine
12c Black (17). Two used singles, each with large margins including part of adjoining stamps, each cancelled solely by red cancel, Extremely Fine, one with backstamp
12c Black (17). Six used singles, large margins with a few just clear on one side, each cancelled solely by a colored cancel including four in red and two in blue, Fine-Very Fine group
12c Black (17). Horizontal pair, large margins all around, proof-like impression, light strikes of circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; pairs are unpriced in SMQ)
12c Black (17). Horizontal pair, large margins including trace of four adjoining stamps, clear at bottom left, intense shade and impression, grid cancels and red transit cancel, right stamp Extremely Fine
12c Black (17). Horizontal pair, ample margins to clear, deep shade, blue grid cancels, left stamp with red cancel, fresh and Fine
12c Black (17). Block of four rejoined from two neatly scissors-separated vertical pairs, margins to in, light red cancels, small margin flaws including tiny tears and corner creases, about Fine appearance, a used block catalogues $5,500