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

Notes:

Provenance:

This stamp was part of the Harry L. Jefferys Collection, that was donated to the Franklin Institute. It was part of the material deaccessioned in 1951 and 1952 Harmer Rooke sales.
1/22-23/1952, Harry L. Jefferys Collection, Harmer Rooke, Lot 63, described “repaired”, realized $330 vs. $1,000 Scott value.
10/29/1957, Fifield, Lot 10, realized $____ vs. $1,000 Scott value.
6/28/1980, Arnold D. Frese Collection, H.R. Harmer, Lot 10, realized $2,800 vs. $13,000 Scott value.

Certificates:

PF 8292 (1957) stating “defect on back”.
PF 501151 it is genuine, with a sealed internal tear at center and a tiny thin spot at upper right