UNITED STATES of AMERICA

 

Scott #9,

 

1c Benjamin Franklin - Blue, Type IV (issued in 1852),

Pos. 88L1L - with a double transfer,

USED, VF/XF, nicely centered,

a brightly colored stamp with black town cancellation,

there are no faults, 

2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate #577252 (graded 85) &

1986 Philatelic Foundation certificate #160184,

the 2026 SMQ value, for grade Used-85, is $135

 

Rupp Brothers' buy-it-now price, to acquire this nicely centered Scott #9, is $130

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

If you have questions regarding this 1c 1852 Type IV, please contact Christopher Rupp.

 

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


 

Contact Christopher Rupp to sell your High-quality United States Stamps:


Christopher Rupp, a knowledgeable professional philatelist with fifty 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.