Outstanding United States Stamps continued...

**1c-5c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-30A)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1081°		1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Original gum, faint trace of hinging, deep blue shade, unusually well-centered EXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE I STAMP. This is a scarce stamp in sound original-gum condition and better than Very Fine centering. With 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85, SMQ $2,900.00). Only eight hinged examples have graded higher to date (all at 90). (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,250.00 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
1082		1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Plate 12, remarkably well-centered, characteristic "plate wash" impression, neat red New York Carrier datestamp, skillfully reperfed at left, Extremely Fine appearance (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	735.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
1083		1c Blue, Ty. Ia (19). Position 93L4, deep rich color with sharp impression, lightly cancelled by rim of circular datestamp FINE. A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTLY-CANCELLED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE Ia. With photocopy of 1991 P.F. certificate (for pair) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	12,000.00 SOLD for $2,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1084		1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Mint N.H., Plate 12, bright shade, three wide margins, fresh paper VERY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE II. THIS IS ONLY THE FIFTH MINT NEVER-HINGED COPY OF SCOTT 20 WE HAVE OFFERED IN SEVENTEEN YEARS. Ex Hoffman. With 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,000.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1085		1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Unusually well-centered, barest trace of blue cancel, appears unused, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 and 2008 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	285.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
1086°		1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Plate 4, beautifully balanced margins and proof-like impression on fresh paper, nicely complemented by red New York City carrier datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE III, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- PARTICULARLY DESIRABLE WITH THE RED CARRIER DATESTAMP. Due to the narrow vertical spacing on this plate, stamps are most typically found with the perforations impinging on a portion of the design. The example offered here is centered so that the type characteristics are clearly visible. P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $11,000.00). None have graded higher to date. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,750.00 SOLD for $7,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1087		1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (22). Plate 12, well-centered, characteristic "plate wash", circular datestamp, Extremely Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	575.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1088°		1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Original gum, lightly hinged, with attached selvage at bottom, beautiful dark color, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ $800.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	150.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1089		1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, attractive wide side margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $950.00 as Mint N.H.), Scott Retail as hinged (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	150.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
1090		1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, bright color, attractive centering, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate for block of four, this the bottom right stamp, Scott Retail as hinged (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	150.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
1091		1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Block of 24, original gum, rich color, few small thins, sensible hinge reinforcements throughout and perf separations, overall Fine appearance, scarce large multiple, Scott Retail as blocks of four and strips of three, with 2010 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,900.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction

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