Census of 1c Blue, Type I (Scott 5)

Notes:

Vertical crease breaks paper. Crease pressed. Originally on cover as part of 6-7-8R1E strip.
Two strikes of black Boston large “Paid” grid and part of red Boston cds

Provenance:

4/28/1965, Harmer Rooke, sold on cover as part of a horizontal strip of three, Pos. 6-7-8R1E. Subsequently removed from cover and cut apart.
5/2/1973, Dr. Drew B. Meilstrup Collection, Siegel Auction Galleries, The Dr. Drew B. Meilstrup Collection of United States Stamps, Sale 431, Lot 29, realized $2,200 vs. $6,000 Scott value.
8/10/1984, Siegel Auction Galleries, United States 19th and 20th Century Stamps - Amon G. Carter, Sale 636, Lot 20, realized $7,500 vs. $20,000 Scott value. Coincidentally, in this sale was the 6R1E from the original strip.
12/8/2014, Rumsey Auctions, Winter Sale, Sale 58, Lot 1232, Realized $38,500
6/27/2023, Siegel Auction Galleries, 2023 Rarities of the World, Sale 1289, Lot 539

Certificates:

PF 41810 (1973) genuine with vertical crease
PF 501309 it is genuine, with a vertical crease at left ending in small paper break at top