Lot 3127 E
1861, 1¢ Franklin, N.B.N.C. essay, in black, frame only, die on India paper, on card (32x39mm), lathe work frame similar in shape of issued design, with blank vignette, label, numeral and "U. S." areas, some faint creasing, Very Fine, Unlisted in Brazer. Noted in the Evans book on p. 14, ex-Lake Shore.Scott No. 63-E10 $4,000.
AN EXTRAORDINARILY RARE 1861 1¢ FRANKLIN FRAME ESSAY PRODUCED BY THE NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY - CONSIDERED TO BE UNIQUE.
Realized: $5,250
Lot 3128 P
1861, 1¢ blue, large die proof on India paper, die sunk on card (98x98mm), with albino "440" die number and small black "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 63P1 $700.
Realized: $425
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3129 P
1861, 1¢ blue, plate proof on India paper, block of 4, large evenly balanced margins, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 63P3 $225.
Realized: $220
Lot
3130 S
1861, 1¢ pale blue, overprinted with specimen control numbers "9012", block of 4, o.g., very lightly hinged, bright fresh color, Fine and scarce.Scott No. 63S $1,900 as singles.
Realized: $240
Lot
3131 
1861, 1¢ blue, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, strong vibrant color and exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely mint gem; with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 63 $275.
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Realized: $475
Lot 3132 o
1861, 1¢ blue, clearly struck blue "Baltimore, Md., Aug 17, 1861" town cancel, rich bright color, sealed tear at bottom not mentioned on certificate, Fine appearance, pictured in Evans The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67 (pages 6 & 153), ex-V. Morris; with 1996 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 63 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
On August 16, 1861, the first delivery of the new issues were accepted by the stamp agent of the Post Office Department and distribution followed shortly thereafter. It is accepted that the first day of usage was the following day as the Baltimore Post Office ran an advertisement that day stating they were prepared at that time to exchange old envelopes and stamps for the new issues. This 1¢ stamp and a 3¢ stamp on cover used from Baltimore Post Office on August 17, 1861 indicates that this was one of the first offices to receive and distribute the new 1861 issues.
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Realized: $12,000
Lot 3133 o
1861, 1¢ bright blue, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, intense rich bright blue color (a common characteristic of this elusive shade), town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional used example of the 1861 1¢ issue in the rare and elusive bright blue shade; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 63 $45.
The bright blue shade is comparable in scarcity to the rare ultramarine shade and is still woefully undercataloged in the Scott catalog.
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Realized: $850
Lot
3134 
1861, 1¢ blue, tied on piece by "Penny Mail, Phila., Pa." octagon carrier cancel, evenly balanced margins and precise centering, rich color, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2006 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 63 $70.
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Realized: $80
Lot 3135 o
1861, 1¢ blue, full socked-on-the-nose circle of wedges cancel, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1984 & 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $170).Scott No. 63 $45.
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Realized: $80
Lot 3136 o
1861, 1¢ blue, well centered amid uncommonly large margins, wonderful rich deep color, bold socked-on-the-nose strike of Philadelphia, Pa. town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a striking used stamp; with 2006 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 63 $45.
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Realized: $120