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

Notes:

The 7R1E has been cut from a pair of 7-8R1E in the 1983-84 period. The stamp has repaired tears at top and bottom. PFC for the pair states “creasing and improved defects”, without indication as to which stamp has these defects.

Provenance:

7/14/1982, Siegel Auction Galleries, United States Stamps 19th and 20th Century, Sale 600, Lot 319, as a pair, realized $6,750 vs. $20,000 Scott value. Siegel description states “small faults, slight toning (mostly on Pos. 8R1E)”. Probably returned by Weinberg after PFC 111389 described “improved defects”.
4/23/1983, Siegel Auction Galleries, 1983 Rarities of the World, Sale 618, Lot 28, Realized $6,250, #618 4/23/1983, offered as a pair, realized $6,250 vs. $21,250+ Scott value. Siegel description states “creases & ‘improved’ faults (couple skillfully mended tears), slight toning (mostly on Pos. 8R1E)”.
3/28/1984, Simmy, Lot 88, offered as a single, probably unsold.
10/2/1984, Kelleher, Lot 319, realized $6,750 vs. $20,000 Scott value.

Certificates:

PF 111389 (1982) issued to Irwin Weinberg for the pair, “Caution” certificate stating “with creasing and improved defects”.