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United States: Stamps: Scott #1-39: 1847-1860 Issues

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Scott #1-39: 1847-1860 Issues

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267600

Scott #1, 1847 5c red brown Franklin horizontal pair. Used VF. Four margins, ample to just clear at right. Pretty Red grid cancel. Philatelic Foundation certificate. Very nice. (Scott 2018 $850.)

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675.00

247897

Scott #1 Brown [1847 5c Franklin] Used with VF appearance: four large, even margins. Extremely thin paper. Slight surface wear and a couple very minor "dents" in the edge of the margin, all typical of this stamp and the more fragile thin paper. Neat orange-red grid cancellation. An attractive, properly priced example. (Scott 2024 $425 for most common stamp color shade.)

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249.00

248580

Scott #1a [1847 5c dark brown Franklin] Used VF with light, indistinct blue handstamped cancellation. Four ample margins, fully clear on all sides. This example is in the "dark brown family", but is most likely the grayish (dark) brown shade noted in Scott under #1a, but I have priced this stamp as the most common color of #1a. To put the value into perspective, the Scott 2024 value for the most common (dark brown) color of #1a is $525 plus $40 for a blue handstamped cancellation. However, the grayish brown is listed at $625, plus the cancellation premium. A nice example of a stamp that is missing from most collections.

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389.00

267605

Scott #1b, 1847 5c orange brown Franklin. Used VF. Four margins. Generous Blue grid cancel. Philatelic Foundation certificate. (Scott 2018 $790.)

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240.00

242741

Scott #9 [1852 1c blue Franklin Type IV] Mint with partial gum, hinge remnant. Enormous margin at top, but in at right and bottom, and large incursion at left. Very slight bend and slight aging. Based on how I acquired this stamp, I suspect that it was lost in the back of a desk drawer for one hundred years or more before coming into the hands of a collector. Though the left margin leaves something to be desired, it is an example of how people had difficulty separating these imperforate stamps back in the early 1850s. A reasonably priced example of an unused stamp that is 168 years old! (Scott 2021 value $725 for full gum and $225 for no gum.)

139.00

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246633

Scott #9 [1852 1c blue Franklin, Imperforate, Type IV] Used with VF appearance, but is technically F-VF. Three clear to large margins; cuts in slightly at top. Unusually lightly canceled. Remarkably light inking which results in a very sharp and detailed engraving impression. An unusually attractive example. (Scott Specialized 2023 value $100.)

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79.00

247749

Scott #9 [1852 1c blue Franklin, Imperforate, Type IV] Used with Fine (two margins) centering, however with much nicer overall appearance. Left margin example with very large margin at left, very large margin at top (showing part of stamp above), right margin just into design, and bottom margin well into design. Both red and black face-free cancellations at lower right. A handsome example! (Scott Specialized 2024 value $100.)

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59.00

269694

Scott #9, 1852 1c blue Franklin Type IV horizontal pair. Used F-VF. Margins clear to just touching at top and showing top edge of adjacent stamp at bottom right. Light creasing and left stamp has tiny facial scuff. Very unusual light cancel in BROWN COLOR (Scott 2019 Specialized +$100 for cancel). (Scott 2020 $190.)

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95.00

246636

Scott #11 GROUP OF 6 COLORS [1855 3c dull red Washington, Imperforate, Type I (no inner frame line)] A group of 6 Used stamps with VF to F-VF to Fine appearance, but none with defects. All but one (an exceptionally dark color of stamp) are very lightly canceled. While I believe all are #11 (reds), one tends toward the orange range and could potentially be the scarcer #10 (but I have counted it as the lower price #11). A nice way to add some "color" to your collection!

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69.00

246639

Scott #11A [1855 3c dull red Washington, Imperforate, Type II (with inner frame line)] Used F-VF centered VERTICAL PAIR with upright, perfectly centered "[NE]WPORT R.I." Rhode Island town cancellation. (Rhode Island cancellations are less often seen than from the neighboring states.) Very attractive and vertical pairs not often seen. (Scott 2023 value for pair is $62.50.)

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59.00

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244183

Scott #17 Black [1851 12c gray black Washington, Imperforate] The scarcer black color (instead of gray-black) listed by Scott. Mint, regummed (never hinged). Right sheet margin example, but no margins on other three sides (cut just at or inside frame lines). Possible tiny expert repair (it is sometimes difficult to be absolutely sure on a regummed stamp), but has sound appearance. I cannot detect any indication of faint cancellation or removed cancellation on this example (it can be very difficult on a black stamp). This appears to be an unused (no gum, then regummed) example. Offered without a certificate; returnable for full refund if a certificate from a recognized authority, obtained within one year of purchase, is contrary to this description, however the cost of such certificate is not refundable in this particular situation. (Scott 2021 Specialized VF No Gum values are $2100 for the gray black and $2500 for the black color.)

395.00

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245561

Scott #17 Black on Extremely Thin Paper [1851 12c gray black Washington, Imperforate] The scarcer black color (instead of gray-black) listed by Scott - this example almost seems to be slightly violet-black. Also, this is on extremely thin paper, which Scott lists. Used with F-VF appearance, but with large "flat" tear (i.e. within the plane of the paper, creating two overlapping flaps) as well as an ironed-out crease. The tear is not immediately obvious and at first just appears to be a tiny facial scrape visible between "TWELVE" and "CENTS". The iron-out crease is only found by close inspection. Large margin at left, ample at top, close/touching the outer frame line at right; and in at the bottom. (The cliches were placed very close together in the plate, resulting in naturally small-margined stamps.) Very light, neat black grid cancellation. While the defects do significantly reduce the value of this example, this extremely thin paper is so thin that it is amazing that the stamp has survived at all -- Scott seems to recognize this with a very high catalog value for the "very thin paper". An attractive example of a "rare" stamp that is seldom offered in any quality. Offered at a tiny percentage of catalog value! (Scott Specialized 2022 gray black value $260 and solid black $325, and with "very thin paper" $1750!!)

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189.00

244066

Scott #22 [1857 1c blue Franklin, Perf 15.5, Type IIIA] This example of Type IIIA is a B relief from Plate 11. The identification has been confirmed by an major expert in this issue. Used F-VF with three ample to large margins (bottom show part of next stamp!) and in at bottom (typical for this). Neat PAID / grid-in-circle cancellation to the side, leaving Franklin face-free. A very attractive example of a stamp that is hard to find in such nice quality. (Scott 2022 value for the standard Plate 4 example is $475; the Plate 11 is scarcer at $500.)

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349.00

244189

Scott #24 [1857 1c blue Franklin, Perf 15.5, Type V] Mint, ORIGINAL GUM with modest hinge remnant, HORIZONTAL PAIR, with Fine centering. Huge right margins, large bottom margins, just touching at left margins, and in at top margins. Left stamp has a thin spot and some blunted perfs at left. Right stamp has a facial tiny black spot near the A of POSTAGE, but is otherwise without any problems. Wonderfully fresh overall appearance with great color and correct gum. Mint multiples of these early issues have become quite scarce as they are broken up for sale as singles. (Scott Specialized 2021 value $280 as two singles or $300 as a pair.)

190.00

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246645

Scott #24 [1857 1c blue Franklin, Perf 15.5, Type V] Used with XF appearance, but technically the centering is either VF or VF-XF. Perfect perforations and light cancellation. Strong color and remarkably fresh appearance. (Scott Specialized 2023 value $40 for VF, $140 for VF-XF/85, and $350 for XF/90.)

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119.00

242727

Scott #24 [1857 1c blue Franklin, Perf 15.5, Type V] Used with F-VF centering. Unusually attractive and fresh with intense color. (Scott 2021 value $37.50.)

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29.00

247752

Scott #24 [1857 1c blue Franklin, Perf 15.5, Type V] Used with XF appearance, but with ironed out crease. Wonderful centering with clear to very large margins all around, and with a very light cancellation. Has a light blue color that results in a remarkably clear engraving impression. (Scott Specialized 2024 value $40 for VF.)

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19.00

247753

Scott #24 [1857 1c blue Franklin, Perf 15.5, Type V] Used with F-VF centering; margins large to very large on three sides and just in at bottom. Typical blunted perforations at top. Eye-catching very deep blue color and an unusually light cancellation. (Scott Specialized 2024 value $40 for VF.)

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19.00

242873

Scott #25 Dull Red [1857 3c Washington Type I, Perf 15.5] Used with VF appearance and light PAID (in circular grid) cancellation, but with very small thin spot and very tiny margin tear. Many examples of 25 on the market are actually other types; this is a real 25; the outer frame line is visible on all four sides (on the top and bottom the outer frame line is on the perf tips as usual). Very attractive example. (Scott 2021 $180.)

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49.00

245564

Scott #25 Rose Red [1857 3c (rose) Washington, Perf 15.5, Type I] Used with VF centering for this issue: large margin at left, frame lines visible top and bottom, and in at right. This stamp is quite scarce with nice centering: the Scott Catalogue states "25 is valued in the grade of Fine with perforations cutting or touching slightly on one or two sides." Neat, very light town cancellation. Great color and excellent perforations. An attractive example of a stamp that is missing from many collections (or if seemingly present, is often misidentified). (Scott Specialized 2022 $190.)

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159.00

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268398

Scott #25, 1857 3c rose Washington Type I. Used F-VF. Light cancel. Looks like a wide imperf straight edge at left, but there is actually a row of blind perfs at the edge of the design! An interesting and improbable accent piece! (Scott 2019 $175 for normal example.)

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99.00

244070

Scott #25 Dull Red shade [1857 3c (rose) Washington, Perf 15.5, Type I] Used with Fine centering and F-VF appearance. This stamp is quite scarce with better centering: the Scott Catalogue states "25 is valued in the grade of Fine with perforations cutting or touching slightly on one or two sides." Neat, light town cancellation. Great color and perforations. An attractive example of a stamp that is missing from many collections (or if seemingly present, is often misidentified). (Scott 2022 $180.)

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159.00

245565

Scott #25 Dull Red [1857 3c (rose) Washington, Perf 15.5, Type I] Used with F-VF centering for this issue: very large margin at right, and large margin (clear of frame line) at bottom, frame line visible at top, and in at left. This stamp is quite scarce with nice centering: the Scott Catalogue states "25 is valued in the grade of Fine with perforations cutting or touching slightly on one or two sides." Neat, very light town cancellation. Excellent appearance and excellent perforations (with a couple blind perfs variety). An attractive example of a stamp that is missing from many collections (or if seemingly present, is often misidentified). (Scott Specialized 2022 $190.)

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139.00

268399

Scott #26, 1857 3c dull red Washington Type III. Mint VF. Exceptionally fresh example with original gum. Light hinged. Delicate color. (Scott 2019 $65.)

59.00

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242875

Scott #26A Dull Red [1857 3c Washington Type IV, Perf 15.5] Used VF with neat town cancellation. Many examples of 26A on the market are actually other types; I believe that this is a real 26A; it is clearly visible at top and bottom, on both sides, that the side frame lines do not continue beyond the stamp design. Very attractive example of a very scarce stamp. I guarantee the identity of this stamp. (Scott 2021 $150.)

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125.00

244072

Scott #27 [1858 5c brick red Jefferson, Perf 15.5, Type I] Used with F-VF centering. Some blunted or scissor-cut perforations as typical. A very nice example of a scarce stamp / color that is missing from most collections. (Scott 2022 $1450.)

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999.00

263954

Scott #28b [1857 5c bright red brown Jefferson, Perforation 15.5] Used with VF/XF centering and light cancellation. Accompanied by 2015 William Weiss color certificate states "sound and genuine in all respects". An outstanding example of a rare stamp with remarkable centering and overall appearance! (Scott 2022 value $2250 for VF and $3150 for VF-XF/85.)

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1975.00

244190

Scott #30 [1861 5c orange brown Jefferson, Perf 15.5, Type II] Mint, ORIGINAL GUM, lightly hinged with a tiny amount of gum disturbance at the top in the hinge area. VF centering, with large margins on three sides and just in at top. The margins on this stamp are virtually always very close at top and bottom. One short perforation on left side near bottom and a couple slightly blunted perforations elsewhere. Wonderfully fresh appearance with fantastic color and correct gum. Very nice centering for this stamp and typical perforations. Very scarce either Mint or Used (slightly scarcer Used) and missing from most collections, especially Mint with original gum!. (Scott 2022 value $1200.)

895.00

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244191

Scott #30A [1860 5c brown Jefferson, Perf 15.5, Type II] Used VF with bold red grid cancellation (Scott adds $75 for red cancellation). Couple typical blunted perforations at bottom (hidden by the design). This stamp virtually always has small margins at top and bottom. Beautiful example with deep color and high-contrast cancellation. Very nice centering for this stamp. (Scott Specialized 2021 value $300 plus $75 for red cancel.)

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239.00

247899

Scott #31 [1857 10c green Washington, Type I, Perf 15.5] Used with Average centering with perforations cutting the design on the right, but showing part of the stamp to the left; large margins on the other two sides. Has a couple blunted perforations. Light cancellation. This identification has been confirmed by an expert in this issue. This example clearly shows three points of identification. Guaranteed to be correct, of course. Delicate color that nicely shows the details of the engraving. (Scott 2024 $1200.)

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435.00

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247754

Scott #32 [1857 10c green Washington, Type II, Perf 15.5] Used with Fine centering; margins touching or cutting on two sides, but gigantic on the other two sides. Extremely light town cancellation and modest pen cancellation. An attractive example of a scarce stamp, offered at a very low price. (Scott 2024 $190 for only town cancel: $90 for pen cancel.)

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44.00

247898

Scott #32 [1857 10c green Washington, Type II, Perf 15.5] Used with Fine centering. Looks F-VF with margin cutting on left side, but otherwise ample to large on the other three sides. Light town cancellation in blue. This identification has been confirmed by an expert in this issue. Guaranteed to be correct, of course. An attractive example of a scarce stamp. (Scott 2024 $190 plus $15 for blue town cancel.)

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110.00

247757

Scott #33 Dark Green [1857 10c green Washington, Type III, Perf 15.5] Used with F-VF centering with perforations cutting the design on the left, but with clear to large margins elsewhere. As is often the case on the Perforation 15.5 stamps, this has a few clipped perforations, on the right side. Bold black cancellation and small part of red cancellation. (Scott 2024 $190.)

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44.00

244240

Scott #36 Black [1857 12c Black Washington, Plate I, Perf 15.5] Used with F-VF centering and neat, light black town cancellation; nearly face-free. Sharp, well-defined engraving. The frame lines are strong and bold as they should be for 36. It can be hard to find such an attractive example of this stamp. (Scott 2022 $300.)

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235.00

269701

Scott #36, 1857 12c black Washington Plate 1 with outer frame lines recut. Horizontal pair. Used Ave/Fine. A pleasing classic multiple which clearly illustrates just how closely spaced the designs were on the plate! (Scott 2020 $700.)

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260.00

244241

Scott #36B Black [1860 12c Black Washington, Plate III, Perf 15.5] Mint, with ORIGINAL GUM, and F-VF+ centering. Very fresh and attractive with crisp engraved impression. Though the centering is "only" F-VF+, Mint examples with four full margins are quite scarce! The outer frame lines are weak as they should be for 36B (Plate III). It is quite difficult to find such a nice Mint, original gum, example of this stamp! (Scott 2022 $725.)

660.00

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263835

Scott #36B [1859 12c black Washington, Plate III, Perforation 15.5] Mint with F-VF centering, but expertly regummed (looks NH). Left frame line doubled variety as listed by Scott. Accompanied by 2012 PSE certificate. (Scott 2022 value $725 for the normal stamp, $775 for the frameline variety, $325 for normal stamp with no gum.)

289.00

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