UNITED STATES of AMERICA

Scott #E3,

10c Messenger Boy - Orange

(1893 Special Delivery Issue), 

VF/XF-OG-XXLH, well-centered, 

with the barest possible trace of a hinge mark,

there are no faults,

2024 PF certificate #603202 (as "previously hinged")

2016 PF certificate #537823 (as "never hinged" - the 

corner selvage was removed subsequent to the issuance of this opinion)

the 2024 Scott Cat. value, for previously hinged, is $300

the 2024 Scott Cat. value, for never hinged, is $650


Rupp Brothers' buy-it-now price, to acquire this 10c 1893 Special Delivery, is $250
Rupp Brothers, as a courtesy to our buyers, pays all shipping and insurance costs.
If you have questions regarding this Scott #E3, 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 and postally used stamps are keenly sought for a sophisticated and broadly-interested philatelic clientele. Early imperforate issues, 1869 Pictorials, First & Second Bureau Issues, Columbians, Trans-Mississippis and Graf Zeppelins are especially needed.

 

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.