Description: UNITED STATES of AMERICA Scott #5A, 1c Benjamin Franklin - Blue, Type Ib (1851 Issue), Pos. 8R1e, USED, Extremely Fine,large even margins including the sheet margin at top,showing the complete design, with the distinctive "robin's egg" blue shade of Plate One Early,complemented by a red circular datestamp leaving the design characteristics entirely visible,there are no faults,one of the finest examples extant - there are only a couple of XF-grade Scott #5As that have a red cancellation,2021 PSE certificate #1400535 (graded 90) &1988 PF certificate #190795 (Van Koppersmith), Provenance:Alfred H. Caspary (HR Harmer, 01/16/1956, lot #194)Clifford C. Cole, Jr. (RAS, sale #689, 02/24/1988, lot #80, realized $8,250)Van Koppersmith (sold private treaty to Eugene Joyce by Rupp Brothers)Eugene Joyce, MD (Matthew Bennett, sale #218, 02/26/2000, lot #504, realized $30,250)Robert Hinrichs, MD (Shreves Galleries, sale #62, 05/21/2004, lot #44, realized $28,600) &Robert A. Siegel sale #1120 (03/17/2016, lot #1074, realized $12,075)Edward F. Gunz, MD (RAS, sale #1245, 11/16/2021, lot #1045, realized $18,880) the 2024 SMQ value for, position 8R1e graded 90, is $32,500 Rupp Brothers' buy-it-now price, to acquire this exceptional Scott #5A pos. 8R1e, is $21,500Rupp Brothers, as a courtesy to our buyers, pays all shipping and insurance costs.If you have questions regarding this extraordinary 1c 1851 Type Ib, please contact Christopher Rupp. Rupp Brothers was established in 1975 - our 49th year in business as professional philatelists Contact Christopher Rupp to sell your quality United States stamps: Christopher Rupp, a knowledgeable professional philatelist with forty-nine years of experience, wants to speak with you if you are selling a high-quality United States postage stamp collection. Well-centered unused stamps, scarce varieties, fancy cancellations and revenues are keenly sought for a sophisticated and broadly-interested philatelic clientele. Please telephone or email to have a serious, straight-forward and collaborative conversation with a no-nonsense professional. Christopher can be counted on to provide collectors with trusted and competent advice. Collectors deserve to receive the full market-value for their philatelic collections. Christopher Rupp will work, on your behalf, to achieve your philatelic and financial objectives.
Price: 21500 USD
Location: Locust Valley, New York
End Time: 2024-11-17T11:54:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 1 Cent
Year of Issue: 1851
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: USED
Color: Blue - Type Ib
Grade: Extremely Fine - graded 90
Cancellation Type: RED town cancellation
Certification: 2021 PSE & 1988 PF certs.
