UNITED STATES of AMERICA

Scott #LO3

(1c) Benjamin Franklin - Blue on rose colored paper

General Issue Carrier - Second Reprinting - issued in 1875,

Left sheet margin block of four with partial 

"(Toppan, Carpenter & Co. Bank Note E)ngravers, Phila, New York, Boston & Cincinnati.", 

Extremely Fine - Unused with no gum as issued,

a beautifully centered with large margins, 

boldly colored and fully sound,

with 2012 PF certificate #506405 ("it is genuine, 2nd reprint produced by the Continental Bank Note. Co.") 

Rupp Brothers' buy-it-now price, to acquire this Franklin General Issue Carrier reprint, is $450

Rupp Brothers, as a courtesy to our buyers, pays all shipping and insurance costs.

If you have questions regarding this Scott #LO3 Imprint block, please contact Christopher Rupp. 

Rupp Brothers was established in 1975 - this is our 51st year in business as professional philatelists

Christopher Rupp is actively buying High-quality Carriers and Locals

Christopher Rupp is actively acquiring good-looking Carriers and Local Posts. If you are a discerning philatelist, who consistently selects attractive local post stamps and covers for your collection, you should sell to a professional who appreciates your thoughtfully assembled collection. Christopher understands how much time and effort is required to assemble a high-quality Carriers and Locals collection. 

Please telephone or email to have a serious, straight-forward and collaborative conversation with a passionate and no-nonsense philatelist, who encourages clients to become knowledgeable and well-informed. Collectors deserve to receive the full market-value for their property. Christopher Rupp will work, on your behalf, to achieve your philatelic and financial objectives.