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

5-CAN-041

Notes:

• Stated by SBA to be a “semi Dark Blue Shade”
• Black cds (probably New York) with “May 31” date (probably 1852)

Provenance:

• Reported by SBA to be owned by Hubert Judd of Dalton Ga.
• 12/6/1938, Ex Mr. “X” Collection, Philip H. Ward, Lot 43, realized $380 vs. $750 Scott value (sold to Uptown Stamp Co.).
• 4/24/1982, Siegel Auction Galleries, 1982 Rarities of the World, Sale 596, Lot 167, Realized $10,500, #596 4/24/1982, realized $10,500 vs. $17,500 Scott value.
• 10/26/1992, Superior, Lot 21, realized $10,500 vs. $17,500 Scott value.
• 3/13/1993, Ivy & Mader, Lot 16, realized $16,000 vs. $22,500 Scott value.

Certificates:

• PF 42941 (1973) Genuine
• PF 259530 (1992) “Genuine” issued to Superior Galleries.