Sale 119: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic United States

Lot 2217 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV, Position 7R1L (recut state of type I), recut once at bottom, showing the double transfer in "Postage" and complete design at top and bottom with nearly complete plumes, full beautifully balanced margins and perfect centering, full perforations all around and Post Office fresh, neat town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, one of four examples to grade as such with no examples grading higher in any category, ex-Zoellner; with 1986, 1998 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $8,000).
Scott No. 23    $600.

ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE IV PERFORATED ISSUE. THE 1¢ PERFORATED RECUT STAMPS ARE SOME OF THE MOST DIFFICULT STAMPS TO FIND IN THIS SUPERB CONDITION.

Any example of Type IV perforated in this choice condition is rare--the existence of this desirable position, which produced the Type I imperforate (Scott 5) in its earlier pre-recut state, is truly remarkable.

Realized: $4,250

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Lot 2218 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV, recut once at top, choice centering and margins with perforations nearly clear of design all around, bold color and a crisp impression, light blue town cancels, Extremely Fine; with 1992 & 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $3,000).
Scott No. 23    $625.

Realized: $2,300

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Lot 2219 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV, recut twice at bottom, beautifully centered clear showing recuts at top and bottom, bright and fresh with bold color, neat town cancels, Extremely Fine, an exceptional used stamp with only 11 positions on the plate recut twice at bottom; with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 23    $650.

Realized: $900

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Lot 2220 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV, recut once at top & once at bottom, well margined and perfect centering, bright and fresh with bold color, neatly cancelled by New York cds, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 23    $550.

REMARKABLY CHOICE CENTERING AND MARGINS AND AMONG THE BEST EXAMPLES OF THE PERFORATED 1¢ TYPE IV WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED.

Realized: $950

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Lot 2221 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV, Position 77L1, recut twice at top & once at bottom, beautifully centered with full long perforations on all sides, bold color on bright fresh paper, attractive blue town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Vogel; with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 23    $700.

A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 1¢ TYPE IV PERFORATED ISSUE SHOWING SHARP AND CLEAR RECUTTING AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM.

A rare recut variety as there are only four positions on the recut plate which are recut twice at top and once at bottom.

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Realized: $800

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Lot 2222 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, perfect centering amid large oversized margins with perforations well clear of the design, bright vibrant color with large red grid cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, ex-V. Morris, N. Grace, Morton, Puliafito; with 1991 P.F. and 2009 & 2020 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $1,500).
Scott No. 24    $53.

A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE V STAMP IN SUPERB CONDITION TRULY STANDS OUT. ONE OF THREE EXAMPLES TO RECEIVE THIS JUMBO GRADE WITH ONLY TWO EXAMPLES GRADING HIGHER (AT 98 AND 98J).

The 1857 1¢ Type V stamps are quite common and yet to find them in top-notch condition, particularly with a color cancel, proves to be a daunting task. The stamp featured here boasts exceptional visual allure, with its vibrant color, exquisite clear red grid cancel, generous and well-balanced margins, and overall Post Office freshness.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 2223 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, perfect socked-on-the-nose strike of the New York Carrier date stamp cancel in black, well centered and wide margins, an Extremely Fine and choice, a striking stamp; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 24    $51.

Realized: $375

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Lot 2224 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, bold blue waffle grid cancel which is likely from Marysville, Cal., beautifully centered, rich bold color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a gem; with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 24    $41.

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Lot 2225 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, bold red New York Carrier date stamp cancel, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, beautiful rich deep color, Extremely Fine, a very attractive used stamp with complimentary red cancellation; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85).
Scott No. 24    $58.

Realized: $210

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Lot 2226 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, "curl on shoulder" variety, Plate 7, red grid cancel, well centered, reperfed at right however the P.F. has issued a clear certificate, Extremely Fine appearance; with 1999 P.F. & 2022 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 24 var.    $65.

Realized: $60

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