UNITED STATES of AMERICA
Scott #1 var.,
5c Benjamin Franklin - Red Brown (1847 Issue),
with a prominent pre-print paper fold and a "stitch watermark" at top,"
F/VF-OG with a small hinge remnant,
nicely centered with complete framelines all around,
with 2000 PSE certificate #38104 ("it is genuine unused, o.g., previously hinged"),
the 2024 Scott Cat. value, for previously hinged, is $6,000
Rupp Brothers' buy-it-now price, to acquire this hard-to-replace Scott #1 variety, is $2,950
Rupp Brothers, as a courtesy to our buyers, pays all shipping and insurance costs.
If you have questions regarding this 5c 1847 Issue , please contact Christopher Rupp.
Rupp Brothers was established in 1975 - our 49th year in business as professional philatelists
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