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

5-CAN-016

5-CAN-016

Notes:

• Siegel description: “tiny natural ‘dry print’ spot.” Not noted on PFC or by subsequent sellers.
• Black grid.

Provenance:

• Offered in September 1982 net price sale by William R. Weiss Jr. for $10,500 vs. $18,500 Scott value.
• 2/24/1942, John Rust Collection, Harmer Rooke, Lot 180, realized $100 vs. $750 Scott value. Tied by black grid on 12/26/1851 drop-rate folded letter used in New York City (possibly also a circular).
• 8/21/1942, Gerber, Lot 72, realized $____ vs. $750 Scott value as a single on cover.
• 1/22/1943, Siegel Auction Galleries, United States 19th Century Singles and Blocks, Sale 87, Lot 11, as off-cover stamp, realized $335 vs. $1,000 Scott value.
• 4/29/1981, Siegel Auction Galleries, 1981 Rarities of the World, Sale 579, Lot 49, Realized $5,250, #579 4/29/1981, realized $5,250 vs. $16,000 Scott value.
• 3/17/1989, Ivy & Mader, Lot 390, (Interpex), realized $9,000 vs. $22,500 Scott value.

Certificates:

• PF 10792 (1959) “Genuine” as off-cover stamp.