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

5-MUL-064

Notes:

• This is the only recorded off-cover vertical pair containing 7R1E. Examined and observed a small tear in upper right margin extending into curved ornament opposite E of POSTAGE. Additional defect in the form of an interior tear or thin not visible on the face. PFC notes “repairs and defects”.
• Dark blue “Columbia S.C. (Month?) 23” cds

Provenance:

• 3/1979 private treaty purchase by Roland Cipolla for, Realized $11,000
• 1/16/1956, Caspary Collection, H. R. Harmer, Lot 183, realized $660 vs. $1,060+ Scott value
• 10/4/1977, Kelleher, Lot 363, realized $7,000 vs. $12,500 estimate for pair.
• 4/5/1983, Cipolla Collection, Barry Reiger, Lot 20, realized $7,250 vs. $19,025 Scott value.

Certificates:

• PF 119422 (1983) stating “repairs and defects”.