UNITED STATES of AMERICA
Scott #O51S-D,
10c Post Office Department - Black with red "SPECIMEN,"
(issued in 1875),
a scarce special printing with only 177 issued,
Very Fine - UNUSED - without gum as issued,
good-looking with choice centering and
bright color, there are no faults,
with 2015 PF certificate #524894 (graded 80),
the 2024 Scott Specialized Cat. value is $1,000
Rupp Brothers' buy-it-now price, to acquire this high-quality Scott #O51S-D, is $895
Rupp Brothers, as a courtesy to our buyers, pays all shipping and insurance costs.
If you have questions regarding this rare 1875 10c Post Office specimen, please contact Christopher Rupp.
Rupp Brothers was established in 1975 - our 49th year in business as professional philatelists
Christopher Rupp is actively buying quality Official stamps & specimens
Christopher Rupp, a knowledgeable professional philatelist with forty-nine years of experience, is actively acquiring good-looking 1873 and 1879 Official stamps and the 1875 Official Special Printings (SPECIMENS). Since early in his career Christopher has had a keen interest in these elusive and challenging late-19th Century issues. If you own choice Officials and want to sell to a philatelist who fully appreciates the high-quality stamps you have acquired, please telephone or email Christopher.
Your discussion with Christopher will be serious, straight-forward and collaborative. Collectors deserve to receive the full market-value for their property. Christopher Rupp will work, on your behalf, to achieve your objectives and make sure that you are a fully satisfied seller.