Sale 132: The Gregory Black Collection of the One Cent 1851-57 Issue

Lot 553 ()   

1857, 1¢ blue, type II, Plate 2, top margin single, no gum, well centered with rich deep color on bright fresh paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a lovely unused single; with 2020 P.F. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $525).
Scott No. 20    $375.

Realized: $400

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Lot 554    

1857, 1¢ blue, type II, top margin block of 6 with full vertical gutterline at left (positions 1-3/11-13R12), full o.g., showing tiny portion of position 10L12 to left of centerline, rich bright color, couple tiny thins spots in sheet margin only, Fine and rare; with 1980 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 20    $8,200 for block & pair.

A RARE SOUND MINT CORNER POSITION MULTIPLE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE II FROM PLATE 12.

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Lot 555 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type II, light red town cancel, exceptional centering amid nicely balanced margins, beautiful deep rich color, full perforations, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1995 & 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,400).
Scott No. 20    $275.

A WONDERFULLY CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE II ISSUE BEARING A COMPLEMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.

By way of comparison, the P.S.E. has graded only three stamps with the grade of "95", with none higher.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 556 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type II, Position 90L2, right margin single, light face free town cancel, choice centering, beautiful deep rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely used marginal single with wonderful eye appeal; with 2010 P.S.E., 2003 & 2020 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $850).
Scott No. 20    $275.

Realized: $525

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