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

5-COV-092

5-COV-092

Notes:
  • From a discovery in approximately 2013.
  • Position 7R1E, full margins to cut in at top, tied by "Wilmington Del. Sep. 5" circular datestamp on light gray printed notice from Wilmington Iron Works dated September 1, 1851, addressed to DuPont & Co. near Wilmington, stamp with light toning in area of portrait
Provenance:
  • 6/25/2015, Siegel Auction Galleries, 2015 Rarities of the World, Sale 1106, Lot 3021, Unsold
Certificates:
  • PF 511783 (2013) IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH LIGHT TONING IN THE AREA OF THE HEAD.