UNITED STATES of AMERICA

Scott #7,

1c Benjamin Franklin - Dark Blue, Type II (issued in 1851),

Bottom sheet margin single - position no. 96L1E,

USED, Extremely Fine,  

with balanced and generous margins and a light black town cancellation,

there are no faults, 

with 2010 PF certificate #491804 ("PF graded XF 90 XQ),

the plating of this stamp was accomplished by the current owner 

subsequent to the issuance of the 2010 PF certificate,

the 2024 SMQ value, for grade USED-90, is $275

Rupp Brothers' buy-it-now price, to acquire this high-quality 1c 1851 Type II, is $295

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

If you have questions regarding this extremely fine Scott #7, 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 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.