Price History for US Scott 7 in Used 95 Grade
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, enormous margins all around, including significant portion of four adjoining stamps, radiant color nicely complemented by blue circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING 1851 ONE-CENT STAMP FROM PLATE 1 EARLY, WITH MASSIVE MARGINS ON ALL SIDES, BRILLIANT COLOR AND A BLUE CANCEL, HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE ON THE GRADING CHART.
With 1995 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,850.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible and only two others have achieved this grade. Only one has been graded 100, which is an excellent indication of how rare it is to find this imperforate issue in such perfect condition.
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Jumbo margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides and traces of adjoining stamps at the corners, radiant color, centrally struck town cancel leaves the vignette unobscuredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING AND MASSIVE STAMP, WHICH HAS RECEIVED THE ULTIMATE GRADE FROM P.S.E. -- GEM 100 JUMBO.
With 1969 and 2010 P.F. certificates as a strip of three, this being the middle stamp. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,850.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible and one of only three to achieve this grade. In addition, only one has been graded 100, which is an excellent indication of how rare this stamp is in such perfect condition.
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, enormous margins all around incl. significant portion of four adjoining stamps, radiant color nicely complemented by blue circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP, WITH MASSIVE MARGINS ON ALL SIDES, BRILLIANT COLOR AND A BLUE CANCEL, HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 1995 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,450.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible and the only example to achieve this grade. Only one has been graded 100, which is an excellent indication of how rare it is to find this imperforate issue in such perfect condition.
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, huge margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps on all four sides, deep rich color, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MASSIVE STAMP HAS ACHIEVED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E., AND IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE.
This stamp has beautiful color, huge margins and an attractive cancel. More than 350 are graded, and only five grade 100 and three grade 100J.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $3,500.00).
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 10R2 from the upper right corner of Plate 2, huge balanced margins all around including a sizable portion of the corner sheet margins and parts of adjoining stamps to the left and below, cancelled by light face-free strike of "Paid" in small grid in circle -- not the usual Boston cancel, but with space between bars and circle -- wonderful bright shade and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS EXTRAORDINARY STAMP HAS ACHIEVED THE EXALTED GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E. AND RANKS AMONG THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE STAMPS WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.
There are several Gem 100 or Gem 100 Jumbo Scott 7s that have been harvested from strips, sacrificing the adjoining stamps to create the desired margins. What makes this stamp so remarkable is that it comes from Position 10R2, the corner of the plate, and it was not "created" from a strip. The top and right margins are from the corner of the sheet, where there are no adjoining stamps. It shows small parts of the adjoining positions, 9R at left and 20R below. For many collectors, the appearance of this stamp, with its huge balanced "white" margins, face-free cancel and brilliant color, will be more aesthetically pleasing than the appearance of the 100 Jumbo stamps with surrounding positions on all sides.
Ex "European Connoisseur". With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $3,500.00). The P.S.E. Population Reports lists three Gem 100J and four other Gem 100 used stamps for Scott 7.
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, huge margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps on all four sides, deep rich color, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MASSIVE STAMP HAS ACHIEVED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E., AND IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE.
This stamp has beautiful color, huge margins and an attractive cancel. Almost 350 are graded, and only five are graded 100 and three are graded 100J.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $4,000.00). Only three have graded higher and four others share this grade.
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 81R1E, huge margins all around including interpane margin at left and parts of three adjoining stamps, bright color, neat strike of circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT TYPE II 1851 ISSUE.
With 1983 S.P.A. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $4,000.00). Frankly, today's P.S.E. graders would probably knock this down to 98J (SMQ $3,000.00).
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, huge to enormous margins including top sheet margin and adjoining stamps on other three sides, brilliant color and proof-like impression, well-struck small Boston "Paid" grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP HAS ACHIEVED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE ONE-CENT TYPE II 1851 ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
This example will appeal to the most fastidious collector looking for huge margins, an attractive cancel and overall brilliance.
With 2011 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $4,000.00). The P.S.E. Population Report lists two Gem 100J and five Gem 100 used stamps for Scott 7.
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 10R2 from the upper right corner of Plate 2, huge balanced margins all around including a sizable portion of the corner sheet margins and parts of adjoining stamps to the left and below, cancelled by light face-free strike of "Paid" in small grid in circle -- not the usual Boston cancel, but with space between bars and circle -- wonderful bright shade and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS EXTRAORDINARY STAMP HAS ACHIEVED THE EXALTED GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E. AND RANKS AMONG THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE STAMPS WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.
The Siegel firm has sold the lion's share of 1c 1851 Issue collections over the past several years, including the Wagshal collection (which contained the entire Neinken holding) and the Raymond Vogel collection. We have sold two of the three stamps graded Gem 100 Jumbo: one from Plate 1 Early and the other from Plate 2, each of which was cut from multiples to show adjoining stamps at the sides. The stamp offered here is the only Gem 100 we have offered among the four certified by P.S.E. What makes this stamp so remarkable is that it comes from Position 10R2, the corner of the plate, and it was not "created" from a strip. The top and right margins are from the corner of the sheet, where there are no adjoining stamps. It shows small parts of the adjoining positions, 9R at left and 20R below. For many collectors, the appearance of this stamp, with its huge balanced "white" margins, face-free cancel and brilliant color, will be more aesthetically pleasing than the appearance of the 100 Jumbo stamps with surrounding positions on all sides.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $4,200.00). The P.S.E. Population Reports lists two Gem 100J and four Gem 100 used stamps for Scott 7.
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, Jumbo margins all around including portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, radiant color on bright white paper, light blue face-free cancel leaves the vignette unobscured
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH A FACE-FREE BLUE CANCEL.
With 1986 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,000.00). Only eight grade higher.
1c Blue, Type II, Plate 4 (7). Position 5R4, enormous margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides, gorgeous dark shade and proof-like impression, neat strikes of circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STAMP--GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.--IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE FINEST EXAMPLE EXTANT OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM THE TOP ROW OF PLATE 4. A PHENOMENAL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT--THE MARGINS ARE HUGE ALL AROUND, THE COLOR AND IMPRESSION ARE INTENSE, THE CANCELLATION IS CLEAR AND THE PAPER IS FRESH.
The top row of Plate 4 produced Type II stamps with the complete design at top. These distinctive positions are highly regarded by specialists and described as "rare" and "beautiful" in Neinken (pp. 269-270).
As an amusing anecdote, this stamp was acquired by Jerry Wagshal from a Christie's sale in the mid-1980s. It was cut from a strip on cover before it was offered in the Christie's sale as a single. After buying the stamp for a record price of nearly $3,000, Mr. Wagshal asked if he could have the cover. It was given to him with a note expressing hope that the price he paid was not indicative of the cover's corner card--the Lunatic Asylum of Dayton (the cover still accompanies).
Ex Wagshal and Merlin. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ from Plate 4)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, massive margins at sides with portions of adjoining stamps, also extra large at top and bottom, wonderful depth of color, Exeter N.H. circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II.
With 2020 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,000.00).
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 72L2, enormous margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps on three sides, deep rich color on bright paper, light strike of blue circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING JUMBO USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT BLUE FROM PLATE 2.
Ex Vogel. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,000.00). With 2011 P.F. certificate (Superb 98).
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 67L3, massive margins at top and bottom with large portions of adjoining stamps, also large at sides, rich Plate 3 color, face-free circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE FROM THE SCARCER PLATE 3.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,000.00). SMQ does not differentiate Scott No. 7s between the more common Plates 1E and 2 and the scarcer Plates 3 and 4. Scott prices Plate 3 No. 7 at 2.5-times the value for Plates 1E and 2. This is the highest graded example and the only Superb 98 Jumbo we have ever offered from Plate 3.
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, Jumbo margins all around including portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, radiant color on bright white paper, light blue face-free cancel leaving the vignette unobscuredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH FACE-FREE BLUE CANCEL.
With 1986 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,000.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 10R1E, top right corner of right pane of Plate One Early, huge margins all around including top right corner sheet margins and parts of adjoining stamps at left and bottom, beautiful bright Plate One Early color, neat blue Charleston S.C. datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS POSITION IS THE ONLY TYPE II STAMP ON PLATE ONE EARLY WITH THE DESIGN COMPLETE AT TOP. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF POSITION 10R1E IN EXISTENCE.
The legendary top row of the right pane of Plate One Early yields the only Type I stamp (Position 7), six Type Ib stamps (Positions 3-6 and 8-9) and three Type II stamps (Positions 1-2 and 10). These were the first positions entered onto the plate (Position 10, offered here, was the very first entered). All were originally entered as Type I positions showing the completed design using a transfer roll that was not used for any other positions. Positions 1 and 2 were poorly executed and erased. The original transfers of Positions 3-10 were kept, but small portions of the designs were burnished away at the bottoms of seven of the eight positions, turning six into Type Ib and one into Type II stamps. Only one escaped the burnishing tool, which gives us Type I (Position 7R1E). The remaining positions on the plate were entered using a transfer roll with the design incomplete at top. Only these few positions from the top row of the right pane of Plate One Early have the design complete at top, and Position 10R1E is the only Type II on this plate to display this characteristic.
Ex Geary. With 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ does not price Position 10R1E separately and SMQ value for a normal No. 7 is irrelevant). Scott Retail for Position 10R1E is 16-times that of a normal No. 7
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 52R2, huge to enormous margins including large portions of adjoining stamps at sides, brilliant color, bold strike of Jul. 7 New York town datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT TYPE II 1851 ISSUE.
Ex Grunin and Vogel. With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,000.00).
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, Jumbo margins all around including portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, radiant color on bright white paper, light blue face-free cancel leaving the vignette unobscuredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH FACE-FREE BLUE CANCEL.
With 1986 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,000.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, large to enormous margins including parts of adjoining stamps at sides, marvelous rich color and magnificent impression complemented by bright red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE VIVID RED CANCEL.
With 2001 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,850.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grades). The P.S.E. Population Report does not break down the 1c 1851's by plate. We are quite sure that the more desirable and scarcer Plate 1E stamps are much rarer in high grades than their Type II counterparts from other plates.
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, large to enormous margins incl. parts of adjoining stamps at sides, marvelous rich color and magnificent impression complemented by bright red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE VIVID RED CANCEL.
With 2001 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,900.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grades). The P.S.E. Population Report does not break down the 1c 1851's by plate. We are quite sure that the more desirable and scarcer Plate 1E stamps are much rarer in high grades than their Type II counterparts from other plates.
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Pos. 72L2, huge Jumbo margins showing parts of adjoining stamps top and bottom and traces at sides, magnificent intense color with light unobtrusive circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT BLUE FROM PLATE TWO.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,450.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade). According to the P.S.E. Population Report there have been 172 No. 7's submitted for grading, and this is one of only six to have achieved this impressive grade with only two higher
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, large to enormous margins incl. parts of adjoining stamps at sides, marvelous rich color and magnificent impression complemented by bright red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE VIVID RED CANCEL.
With 2001 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,400.00 as 98, unpriced in 100 grade). Eight Scott No. 7's (1c Type II imperforate) have achieved the P.S.E. grade of Superb 98 or better, but the P.S.E. Population Report does not break down the 1c 1851's by plate. We are quite sure that the more desirable and scarcer Plate 1E stamps are much rarer in high grades than their Type II counterparts from other plates.
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 31L2, enormous margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, dark shade, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1988 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, large to huge margins with trace of adjoining stamp at left, red "Paid/U.S. Mail/City Delivery/1" one-cent integral-rate New York City carrier datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 96L2, large margins all around, deep rich color on bright paper, light strike of blue circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, rich color on bright paper, unobtrusive circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,100.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 24L1E with major double transfer at bottom, large to enormous margins all around, light blue circular datestamp cancel and magnificent Plate 1 Early shade, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, in addition to the three inverted transfer positions, there are eight major double transfer positions on Plate 1 Early (24L, 25L, 27L, 61L, 12R, 15R, 22R and 65R), ex Kirke, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00), the P.S.E. Population Report does not break down the 1c 1851's by plate, we are quite sure that the more desirable and scarcer Plate 1E stamps are much rarer in high grades than their Type II counterparts from Plate 2
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, huge margins all around including top sheet margin, bright color, cancelled by New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00) and 2012 P.F. certificate (Superb 98 XQ)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 24L1E with major double transfer at bottom, large to enormous margins all around, light blue circular datestamp cancel and magnificent Plate 1 Early shadeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE FACE-FREE BLUE CANCEL.
In addition to the three inverted transfer positions, there are eight major double transfer positions on Plate 1 Early: 24L, 25L, 27L, 61L, 12R, 15R, 22R and 65R.
With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00). The P.S.E. Population Report does not break down the 1c 1851's by plate. We are quite sure that the more desirable and scarcer Plate 1E stamps are much rarer in high grades than their Type II counterparts from Plate 2.
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 24 L1E, large to enormous margins all around, light blue circular datestamp and magnificent Plate 1 Early shadeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE FACE-FREE BLUE CANCEL.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,400.00). Eight Scott No. 7's (1c Type II imperforate) have achieved the P.S.E. grade of Superb 98 or better, but the P.S.E. Population Report does not break down the 1c 1851's by plate. We are quite sure that the more desirable and scarcer Plate 1E stamps are much rarer in high grades than their Type II counterparts from other plates.
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, huge margins all around including significant parts of adjoining stamps at right and bottom, exceptionally bold strike of town circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2003 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, huge margins all around including significant parts of adjoining stamps at sides, neat grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,275.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, huge margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at all four sides, crisp impression, neat strike of blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00 as 95, $1,850.00 as 98)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, huge margins all around incl. significant parts of three adjoining stamps, deep rich color on bright white paper, town datestamp and trace of red cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00 as 95, $2,000.00 as 98)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, huge margins all around incl. parts of adjoining stamps at all four sides, crisp impression, neat strike of blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00 as 95, $2,000.00 as 98)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, huge margins all around incl. parts of adjoining stamps at all four sides, crisp impression, neat strike of blue grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE II.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00 as 95, $2,450.00 as 98)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Huge margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamps at all four sides, crisp impression, neat strike of blue grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE II ISSUE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Large and even margins, intense shade nicely complemented by blue Charleston S.C. circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
1c Blue, Type II, Plate 4 (7). Position 8L4, large even margins all around, face-free strike of circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp from the top row of Plate 4, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; but probably XF-Superb 95 by current standards), signed Ashbrook
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, large to enormous margins including part of adjoining stamp above, bright shade that closely resembles the typical color of a Plate 1 Early stamp, complemented by red New York City carrier datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful 1c 1851, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 59L2, large margins all around, rich color and strong impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate as Plate 3 (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00 as Plate 2, unpriced as Plate 3), with 2013 P.F. certificate as Plate 2
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 50L2 with double transfer, huge margins to full including part of adjoining stamp at top and right interpane margin, rich color, lightly cancelled, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Vogel, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00 without premium for double transfer)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, large to enormous margins including part of adjoining stamp above, bright shade that closely resembles the typical color of a Plate 1 Early stamp, complemented by New York City carrier datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful 1c 1851, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Top row of Plate 2, large margins all around, rich color, bold grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Top row of Plate 2, large margins all around, rich color, bold grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Vertical pair, Positions 2/12R2, large to mostly huge margins, rich color, Philadelphia Pa. circular datestamps, natural fiber inclusion dropout on top stamp, otherwise Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00 per stamp), the basis of the grade on the certificate is for a sound pair without the fiber dropout, bottom stamp is sound
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 34R2, huge margins all around showing parts of three adjoining stamps, bright color nicely complemented by full strike of red "Paid/U.S. Mail/City Delivery/1/Nov. 10" one-cent integral-rate carrier datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Vogel, with 2012 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00 as normal cancel)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Positions 43-44R1E, horizontal pair, outstanding margins and beautiful Plate 1E color, light strikes of red grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem pair, with 2004 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; pairs not priced in SMQ), this is the highest grade for a pair recorded
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, large margins all around, neat strike of circular datestamp, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1996 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $990.00)
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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). Plate 2, large to huge margins at bottom and right, neat town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 2L3, mostly huge margins to full at bottom including top sheet margin, radiant color, brilliant impression on bright paper, New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00 without premium for Plate 3)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 41R2, huge margins to clear showing significant portions of adjoining stamps at bottom and right and left sheet margin, bright shade and detailed impression, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, ex Vogel, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $320.00 as 90, $800.00 as 95)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, Jumbo margins with portions of adjoining stamps at top and right, rich color, two strikes of Troy N.Y. datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $350.00 as 90, $850.00 as 95)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Enormous margins incl. sheet margin at bottom and significant portion of adjoining stamp at top, bright shade, bold strike of grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $365.00 as 90, $990.00 as 95)
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, large margins including part of adjoining stamp at top, showing stitch watermark, deep color, light town cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $350.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 60R2, large to huge margins all around including huge right sheet margin with "nter, Casilear & Co. BANK NOTE E" imprint and plate no. 2, neat strike of 1857 year-dated town datestamp, deep rich colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE II WITH THE PLATE NUMBER FROM PLATE 2.
Collectors who want the finest or most unusual examples of the classic imperforate issues are often stymied by common stamps, such as Scott No. 7, because it is difficult to find one example that stands apart from the rest. One way is to find a copy showing parts of all surrounding stamps, which is usually "made" by cutting out a single from a large multiple. Another approach, which is more difficult, is to find the stamp from either a corner-margin position or with part of the imprint or plate number.
The rarity of sound, four-margin copies increases exponentially when restricted to corner-margin or imprint examples. Imprints are found along eight positions on the 1c 1851-57 plates (four at left and four at right), and there are four corners of the full plate of 200 (plus the interior gutter positions). Many stamps from those positions were trimmed close to the design. The plate number is found on only two positions, and the number is almost never encountered on surviving stamps.
Ex Col. Edward H. R. Green. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, large even margins, deep color, neat seven-bar cancel, Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $350.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Large margins, dark shade, neat circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $365.00)
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 23L2, large margins all around, remarkably dark shade, neat circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $650.00)
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, huge margins showing bits of three other adjoining stamps, rich color on bright paper, blue circular datestamp, recent certificates note "tiny surface scuff" (P.F.) and "tiny internal paper break" (P.S.E.) which were not noted in 1998 because they probably are not there, still Extremely Fine and a huge stamp, ex Levi and Zoellner, with 1998 and 2008 P.F. certificates, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $280.00)