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

5-CAN-051

5-CAN-051

Notes:
  • SBA stated “light shade”. Earlier PFC stated “with a tiny corner crease” but subsequent PFC does not mention a corner crease.
  • No corner crease detected in fluid. [Condition based on personal examination by Scott R. Trepel in July 2001].
  • Black cds (indistinct)
Provenance:
  • Purchased by G. R. Rinke of NYC from George B. Sloane ca. 1937.
  • 6/9/1949, Siegel Auction Galleries, United States, British Colonies & Foreign Stamps, Sale 137, Lot 14, realized $____ vs. $1,000 Scott value.
  • 11/29/1972, Siegel Auction Galleries, United States - The Collection of a Country Gentleman, Sale 422, Lot 43, (Collection of a Country Gentleman), realized $5,250 vs. $6,000 Scott value.
  • 9/30-10/1/2010, Jerome S. Wagshal Collection, Siegel Auction Galleries, The Wagshal Collection, Part 2: 1c 1851-56 Imperforate, Sale 994, Lot 619, Realized $52,500, $52,500 hammer versus $85,000 Scott value.
Certificates:
  • PF 40281 (1973) states “with a tiny corner crease”.
  • PF 61224 (1977) no mention of corner crease.
  • PF 491401 it is genuine
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