Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)
1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 8R1E, large even margins including sheet margin at top, beautiful bright early shade nicely complemented by red circular datestamp leaving the design characteristics entirely visibleEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ib FROM ONE OF THE TWO POSITIONS ON PLATE ONE EARLY THAT FURNISHED THE BEST EXAMPLES OF THE TYPE. UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE.
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 burnished away. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type.
Ex Koppersmith, Joyce and Dr. Hinrichs. With 1988 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $32,500.00).
1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 8R1E, large margins all around including part of the adjoining stamp at bottom, deep color and highly detailed impression on fresh paper, light blue circular datestamp cancelsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ib FROM PLATE ONE EARLY, FROM ONE OF THE TWO POSITIONS THAT FURNISHED THE BEST TYPE Ib EXAMPLES.
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. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $32,500.00). For Positions 6R1E and 8R1E (the better positions, which catalogue more than 50% higher than other positions in both Scott and SMQ), none grade higher. This is the highest grade awarded to this position.
1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 5R1E, full margins to into plumes at bottom, rich color, red grid cancel, small faults including a 4mm tear at top, otherwise Fine and presentable example of this scarce stamp, with 2021 P.F. certificate
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1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Position 100L4, large even margins all around, deep rich Plate 4 shade and proof-like impression, barely cancelled by a very light strike of a circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ia. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT -- IT HAS BRIGHT PAPER, DEEP RICH COLOR, A PROOF-LIKE IMPRESSION AND A LIGHT CANCELLATION WHICH ALLOWS THE TYPE CHARACTERISTICS TO BE CLEARLY SEEN.
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).
Ex Vogel and Merlin. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $18,000.00)
1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Position 94R4, four margins ranging from close at bottom, to huge at left, including a significant portion of the adjoining stamp, intense color and proof-like impression, circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A HIGHLY DESIRABLE LARGE-MARGINED, SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ia.
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 1987 and 2015 P.F. certificates as part of a pair. With 2015 P.F. certificate as this single (VF-XF 85 XQ -- "XQ" is Extraordinary Quality)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, large margins all around including bottom sheet margin and part of adjoining stamp at top, pretty shade, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 9L2, three huge margins including sheet margin at top, full at bottom, rich color and crisp impression on bright paper, town circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, large margins all around, wonderfully rich color and highly detailed impression, light red carrier cancel, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2010 and 2012 P.S.E. certificates
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 73L4, huge margins all around including parts of three adjoining stamps, clearly showing wide breaks at top and bottom -- the defining characteristic of the type -- rich color, grid cancelEXTREMELY 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 1979 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,250.00)
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 61L4, large margins clearly showing breaks at top and bottom, outstanding color in a deep shade, intense impression, light circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A SELECT QUALITY USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPREFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III.
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. This stamp is notable for its wide breaks at both top and bottom.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,750.00)
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 78R4, large margins to just touched at top, unobtrusive cancel, few small faults not readily apparent, Very Fine appearance
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 88R1E (thanks to David Zlowe for plating), B Relief with short transfer of ornaments at left, a later printing from Plate 1 Early in dark shade with top line showing small break from wear, thus qualifying as Type IIIa, large to huge margins, face-free cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A LOVELY USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa FROM PLATE ONE EARLY.
From our 2004 Rarities sale. With 2001 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Large margins to full, showing clear break in outer line at top, deep rich color, circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,400.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 88R4, clear break at top, large margins to clear, bright color, unusual blue cork cancel, trivial corner margin crease, still fresh and Very Fine, unusual cancel which is especially desirable on this scarcer type, ex Knapp, with 2007 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, three full margins, just in at bottom, faint strike of circular datestamp cancel, Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and bottom, large even margins, rich color, unobtrusive datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $525.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 77/87/97R1L, vertical strip of three, top stamp recut once at top and bottom, middle stamp recut once at top and twice at bottom and with double transfer, bottom stamp recut once at top, large margins to barely touched at top, bright shade, neat strikes of "U.S. Express Mail N. York Nov. 2" circular datestamps, Very Fine, an attractive strip showing three different recutting varieties, ex Emerson, Dr. Chase and Eubanks, with 2011 P.F. certificate
3c Deep Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A var). Full margins, dazzling color in the Deep Orange Brown shade, socked-on-the-nose blue grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, a stamp with outstanding eye appeal, with 2005 P.F. certificate
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, bright color, grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1987, 2006 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, large margins including part of adjoining stamp at top, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (11). Large to huge margins all around, attractive color (P.S.E. certificate calls it Claret), light "WAY" cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins including part of two adjoining stamps, radiant color nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00)
3c Rose Red, Ty. II (11A). Large to huge margins including a significant portion of the adjoining stamp at right, gorgeous color in the distinctive Rose Red shade, Savannah town circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $250.00)
5c Red Brown (12). B Relief, large even margins all around, lightly cancelled by red grid, bright colorEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE CANCELLED SOLELY BY A RED GRID.
Ex "European Connoisseur". Purple backstamp. With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,300.00). Considering the margin width and red cancel, this stamp is far more desirable than its numerical grade would indicate
5c Red Brown (12). Full to huge margins including a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, rich color, light town circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2001 P.F. certificate
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large margins to full, rich color, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large even margins all around, bright color, light circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
10c Green, Ty. I, IV (13, 31, 34). Each with circular datestamp cancel, few faults, Fine-Very Fine appearing trio of these better 10c types, last with 2005 P.S.E. certificate
10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large margins all around, intense shade and impression, light strike of circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large to huge margins all around, including portions of adjoining stamps at right and left, deep rich color and sharp impression, light face-free circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1987 P.F. certificate for a pair
10c Green, Ty. III (15). Position 49L1, large margins, rich color nicely complemented by red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificate
10c Green, Ty. III (15). Large margins, deep rich color, lightly cancelled, Extremely Fine, with 1986 and 2005 P.F. certificates
10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 54L1, recut at bottom, large margins, intense shade, neat circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. and 2006 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,100.00), this seems undergraded to us
10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 55L1, recut at bottom, large to full margins, strong color and impression, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1975 and 2004 P.F. certificates
10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 74L1, recut at top, large margins to full at top, circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine, ex Welch
12c Black (17). Huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at left and right sheet margin, detailed impression, grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1851 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2005 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,750.00).
12c Black (17). Full even margins, bright shade and crisp impression, face-free grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00)
12c Black (17). Large margins all around including portion of the adjoining stamp at left, deep shade, detailed impression, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $350.00)