Price History for Scott 8A in Used 85 Grade
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, huge margins, including sheet margin at left, wide break in outer line at top, deep rich color on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp leaves entire design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING SHEET-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE IIIA, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The example offered here, which clearly shows the bottom line complete and top line with wide break, is a superb example of the type. Stamps printed from Plate 4 were issued in April-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.
With 1996 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $9,800.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it.
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 72L4, large and well-proportioned margins, rich color, face-free circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa. PARTICULARLY DESIRABLE FROM PLATE 4.
With 1987 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2003 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). We feel this is a bit overzealously graded and using today's standards it would be more likely to receive a 95
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 1E, huge margins all around, brilliant color on bright paper nicely complemented by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Nov. 11" circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The example offered here, which clearly shows the bottom line complete and top line with wide break, is a superb example of the type.
With 1998 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $10,000.00). Only two grade higher (at 98J) and only four others share this grade.
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, huge margins all around including portion of adjoining stamp at top, deep rich color, town cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The stamp offered here, with huge top and bottom margins, is an outstanding example of the type as it clearly shows the bottom line complete and the top line with a wide break.
Ex Kirke and Curtis. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $10,500.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98J) and only four others share this grade.
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, huge margins all around including portion of adjoining stamp at top, deep rich color, town cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The stamp offered here, with huge top and bottom margins, is an outstanding example of the type as it clearly shows the bottom line complete and the top line with a wide break.
Ex Kirke. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $9,800.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98J) and only three others share this grade.
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, huge margins all around including portion of adjoining stamp at top, deep rich color, town cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The stamp offered here, with huge top and bottom margins, is an outstanding example of the type as it clearly shows the bottom line complete and the top line with a wide break.
With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $9,800.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J) and only three others share this grade.
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 1E, huge margins all around, brilliant color on bright paper nicely complemented by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Nov. 11" circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIA, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The example offered here, which clearly shows the bottom line complete and top line with wide break, is a superb example of the type.
With 1998 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $9,800.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98J) and only three others share this grade.
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, huge margins all around including large portions of adjoining stamps at sides, deep rich color, circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa.
Type IIIa is defined as having a break in outer lines at either top or bottom. The stamp offered here, with a wide break at top and huge margins is an outstanding example of the type.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,000.00). Only seven grade higher (highest is 98J)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 80L1E, large to huge margins with interpane margin at right and part of the adjoining stamp at left, the distinctive Powder Blue shade of Plate 1 Early printings, New York circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT LARGE-MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IIIA FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. VERY RARE IN THIS SUPERB QUALITY.
Ex Roland Anderson and Buck. With 1984 P.F. certificate for horizontal strip of three (right stamp) and 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,750.00 as 95, $9,800.00 as 98). Only five have graded higher to date (highest is 98J) and none shares this grade.
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 17R4 (Ashbrook plating and signature on back), large even margins all around, intense shade and impression, face-free strike of blue circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE IIIA FROM PLATE 4. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND WITH SUCH HUGE MARGINS.
Stamps printed from Plate 4 were issued in April-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.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,500.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, large even margins all around, intense shade and impression, face-free strike of blue circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE IIIA FROM PLATE 4. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND WITH SUCH HUGE MARGINS.
Stamps printed from Plate 4 were issued in April-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.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,500.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, large even margins all around, intense shade and impression, face-free strike of blue circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE IIIA FROM PLATE 4. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND WITH SUCH HUGE MARGINS.
Stamps printed from Plate 4 were issued in April-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.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,000.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, large and even margins all around, intense shade and impression, face-free strike of blue circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE IIIA FROM PLATE 4. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND WITH SUCH HUGE MARGINS.
Stamps printed from Plate 4 were issued in April-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.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,750.00)
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, large to huge margins including significant portion of adjoining stamp at left, showing wide break at top, deep rich color, unobtrusive cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa IMPERFORATE.
Ex Cipolla, Dr. Amonette and Bowman. With 1978, 1996 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $3,500.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, large to huge margins including significant portion of adjoining stamp at left, showing wide break at top, deep rich color, unobtrusive cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa IMPERFORATE.
Ex Amonette. With 1978 and 1996 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $3,500.00)
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 55R1E, wide break at top, large margins, bright Plate 1 Early shade, sharp strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, ex Hall, signed and plated by Ashbrook in pencil on back, with 1984, 2000 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF 90), with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,500.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, full to large margins, intense color, light face-free cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1994, 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,500.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 1E, large margins to full including part of adjoining stamp at top, radiant color, neat strike of 8-bar open grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IIIA IMPERFORATE.
With 1999, 2008 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,500.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 81L1E, double transfer, one inverted, this position shows a wide break in outer line at bottom (a rare Type IIIa with break at bottom instead of top), large margins all around, clear impression and light cancel shows the inverted transfer lines at leftEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE PLATE VARIETY. ONE OF THE THREE INVERTED TRANSFERS AND ONE OF ONLY TWO TYPE IIIa POSITIONS ON PLATE ONE EARLY WITH THE BREAK IN THE BOTTOM LINE INSTEAD OF TOP.
The inverted transfers on Positions 71L, 81L and 91L1E were made after the top row of the right pane of Plate 1 Early was entered from the Type I single-relief transfer roll. According to Richard Celler's theory (see Siegel Encyclopedia at http://siegelauctions.com/enc/pdf/1c1851.pdf), the three inverted transfers were made from a Type I design 3-relief transfer roll as a sort of trial after the top row entries had been made and the plate was turned around 180 degrees. When another plate ("Plate 0") had to be discarded, the siderographer returned to Plate 1 and erased the three inverted transfers before completing the plate with entries surrounding 3R to 10R. Positions 71L and 81L are double transfers. Position 91L was entered a total of three times, so it is a triple transfer, one inverted. When the plate was reworked in 1852, 71L and 81L were re-entered (but not 91L), making them all triple transfers, one inverted.
Position 81L1E is interesting not only as one of the three inverted transfers, it is what Ashbrook and Neinken described as "The finest example of Type IIIA from the plate."
With 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,500.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Large margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, bright shade, clear break at top (the defining characteristic of the type), neat strike of New York circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IIIA IMPERFORATE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,600.00)
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 51R1E, clear to huge margins including left interpane margin and centerline, bright color, neat grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1994 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,250.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, clear to large margins, deep rich color and fine impression, Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,250.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 1E, clear to huge margins incl. sheet margin and center line at left, deep rich color, neat grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1994 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,450.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 1E, clear to mostly large margins, deep rich color and fine impression, barest trace of a black cancel at top left, certainly appears unused at a glance, Very Fine and choice, with 1974 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,550.00)
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Large margins to full incl. part of adjoining stamp at left, deep rich Plate 4 color, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 1980 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $875.00)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, ample margins all around, lovely rich color, light circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $1,050.00)
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 69R4, clear break at top, large margins to just in at upper left, rich color, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ $700.00)
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, wide break at top, huge margins all around including large portion of adjacent stamp at top, light town datestamps, beautiful Plate 4 color, small tear at top left entirely in margin, Extremely Fine appearance, a gorgeous stamp, ex Puliafito, with 1991 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (VG-F 60)