1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate
2, original gum in Mint N.H. state, large margins with extra wide
sheet margin at right and traces of adjoining stamp at top, just
touching scrolls at bottom left, intense dark color and remarkably sharp
impressionEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II IMPERFORATE, FEATURING A HUGE SHEET MARGIN AND INTENSE COLOR. MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMPS OF THE CLASSIC ERA ARE EXCEEDINGLY RARE.
With 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image)
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Mint
N.H., recut once at top and twice at bottom, huge margins at top and
bottom with large portions of adjoining stamps, full at sides, deep rich
colorEXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IV IMPERFORATE ISSUE.
With 2001 P.S.E. certificate for block of six, this being the bottom right stamp. Scott Retail as hinged (Image)
3c Orange Brown (10). Pos.
89R0, original gum in Mint N.H. condition, large even margins all
around, remarkably brilliant color and sharp proof-like impression on
bright white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1851 ORANGE BROWN. A REMARKABLE CLASSIC STAMP IN PERFECT CONDITION.
We doubt that more than a handful of this issue exists in Extremely Fine Gem Mint Never-Hinged condition. This stamp is a true condition rarity and possibly the finest extant.
With 1979 P.F. certificate for block of twelve (stating "deep shade of orange brown"). Scott Retail as hinged (Image)
3c Dull Red (11). Mint N.H.,
full to huge margins incl. parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom,
just touching at top right, exceptionally bright color on radiant paper,
Extremely Fine, an outstanding stamp, Scott Retail as hinged (Image)
10c Green, Ty. II (14).
Original gum, lightly hinged, large to huge margins, beautiful deep rich
color and sharp proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE TYPE II 10-CENT 1855 ISSUE. AN OUTSTANDING STAMP IN TERMS OF GUM, COLOR, MARGINS, IMPRESSION, PAPER AND OVERALL FRESHNESS.
With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)
12c Black (17). Original
gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally huge even margins all around, intense
shade and impression on remarkably fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A RARE AND SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM 12-CENT 1851 ISSUE WITH PROOF-LIKE IMPRESSION, SHOWING EVERY MINUTE DETAIL OF THE LATHEWORK ENGRAVING THAT DISTINGUISHES TOPPAN, CARPENTER'S WORK IN SECURITY PRINTING.
The 12c issue was printed from a plate that provided little space between stamps. Copies such as this one with extra wide margins are rare, especially in sound original-gum condition.
With 1971 (for pair) and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image)