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

5-COV-083

Notes:

• An early photo shows writing (either pen or pencil) across the strip, which, if accurate, indicates that such writing was erased.
• Each stamp neatly cancelled by crossed manuscript “X” from corner to corner. Manuscript postmark “Buckeystown Md. November 17th” (probably 1851) on cover to Johnsonville O.

Provenance:

• 2/2/16, Kelleher, Sale 679, Realized $40,000
• 3/7/1953, Bruce G. Daniels, Lot 74, apparently purchased by Jack E. Molesworth, who sent it to SBA?on 3/14/1953.

Certificates:

• PF 444120 it is a genuine usage, Position 8R1E with a light crease