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

5-COV-088

Notes:

• Typical light Blue Plate 1E color. File fold below strip.
• Strip tied by three strikes of black “Saint Louis Mo. Nov. 6” cds on folded cover to New York City with 1851 year date inside.

Provenance:

• 9/7/1984, Siegel Auction Galleries, United States Postal History and Classic Off Cover 1847-69 Issues, Sale 637, Lot 499, realized $9,000 vs. $55,000 Scott value.
• 6/3/2005, Siegel Auction Galleries, 2005 Rarities of the World, Sale 895, Lot 66, Realized $55,000, realized $55,000 hammer versus $80,000 Scott value.

Certificates:

• PF 433134 it is a genuine usage