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

5-CAN-037

5-CAN-037

Notes:
  • Faint creases reported by Siegel but not mentioned on 1950 PFC.
  • Three part strikes of black “Mobile Ala. Jan. 23” cds (probably 1852 usage)
Provenance:
  • Stated by SBA to be owned by a Dr. Evans of Norfolk VA.
  • 2/23/1999, “Argentum” Collection, Siegel Auction Galleries, The Argentum Collection of United States, Sale 807, Lot 26, Realized $32,500, realized $32,500 vs. $31,000 Scott value, description notes slight creases (not mentioned on PFC).
Certificates:
  • PF 498 (1947) Genuine
  • PF 2418 (1950) “Genuine”issued to Corwin E. Gipson.