Lot 1582
1851, 1¢ Blue, Type II, position 66L3, o.g., very lightly hinged, ample to mostly large margins, bold color and very fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a truly wonderful and rare gem original gum 1851 1¢ from plate three, without a doubt one of finest mint examples in existence; with 2009 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90).Scott No. 7 $9,000.
Realized: $4,750
Lot 1583 o
1851, 1¢ Blue, Type II, position 31L2, socked-on-the-nose Newport, R.I. town cancel, enormous margins all around encompassing portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, rich bold color, a Superb gem, a tremendous jumbo margin single; with 1988 P.F. certificate & 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,850), plated and signed Ashbrook.Scott No. 7 $150.
Realized: $1,800
Lot 1584 o
1851, 1¢ Blue, Type II, blue town cancels, large to enormous margins encompassing significant portions of adjacent stamps at sides, bright color and crisp impression, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a marvelous large-margin gem; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $800 for 95 and $1,850 for 98).Scott No. 7 $158.
Realized: $525
Lot 1585 o
1851, 1¢ Blue, Type II, position 7R3, red carrier cancel, top margin single with clear to large margin around, rich deep color and crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine, a lovely and choice stamp; with 2012 P.F. & P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (90).Scott No. 7 $445.
Realized: $325
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1851, 1¢ Blue, Type II, plate 3, Boston large "Paid" in grid and portion of red town cancels, margins large to touching scroll at top left, deep color, Very Fine; with 2007 P.F. Graded certificate (VF 80).Scott No. 7 $400.
Realized: $170
Lot 1587 o
1851, 1¢ Blue, Type IIIa, neat town cancel, large to huge margins clearly showing wide break at top, beautiful deep rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a truly Exceptional Example of the 1851 1¢ Franklin Type IIIa, this being one of two examples to obtain this grade with only two higher; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SSV $4,750).Scott No. 8A $900.
Realized: $3,250
Lot 1588 o
1851, 1¢ Blue, Type IIIa, showing wide 4mm break in top outer line, town cancel, margins huge encompassing portions of adjacent stamps at left and bottom to well clear of scroll at upper right, deep color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, a choice example showing a wide outer line break; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,300).Scott No. 8A $900.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 1589
1852, 1¢ Blue, Type IV, positions 36-38/46-48R1L, showing three different recuts, block of 6, full o.g., margins large to well clear of designs, strong bold color, small sealed tear in bottom left stamp and small laminated thin extending into center stamp at bottom, Very Fine appearance, ex Neinken.Scott No. 9 $5,150 for block of 4 and pair.
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1856, 5¢ Red Brown, town cancels, large to huge margins showing small portion of adjacent stamp at right, rich vivid color, Extremely Fine and choice, rarely encountered so big; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,325).Scott No. 12 $700.
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1855, 10¢ Green, Type I, left margin single, circular grid cancel, rich color, ample to mostly large margins, Extremely Fine, a tough stamp his choice; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,450).Scott No. 13 $900.
Realized: $850