UNITED STATES of AMERICA
Scott #9,
1c Benjamin Franklin - Blue, Type IV (issued in 1852),
Pos. 53L1L - recut once at top and twice at bottom,
USED, XF/Superb, exceptionally well-centered,
the margins are generous with portions of three adjoining stamps,
a vibrantly colored stamp with a sharp impression,
with black town and French transit cancellations,
there are no faults,
2007 PSE certificate #1122682 (graded 95) &
2002 Philatelic Foundation certificate #385054,
the 2026 SMQ value, for grade Used-95, is $525
Rupp Brothers' buy-it-now price, to acquire this choice Scott #9 with a French transit cancel, is $425
Rupp Brothers, as a courtesy to our buyers, pays all shipping and insurance costs.
If you have questions regarding this XF/Superb 1c 1852 Type IV, please contact Christopher Rupp.
Rupp Brothers was established in 1975 - our 51st year in business as professional philatelists
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