5-Cent Blue, Perforated
12 x 10
formerly Scott No. 428a
Introduction to the 1914 Compound Perforation Issue
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE RARITIES, PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US UNLESS THE ITEM HAS A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY FROM A RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY.
Our census of Scott 523C records the following:
SPECIAL NOTE: There are many United States stamps that look similar to the rarities listed below. Some of the differences between expensive rarities and common stamps can be subtle, including differences in perforation, shade and size. These stamps should have certificates from a recognized expertizing committee, such as The Philatelic Foundation or P.S.E.
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE RARITIES, PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US UNLESS THE ITEM HAS A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY FROM A RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY.
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No. History: PFC: |
423C-CAN-01 43823 “Genuine, small crease in top corner margin” |
423C-CAN-02 |
423C-CAN-03 MBA 11/2002 Chesapeake Coll. RAS S877, Lot 168 - $18,000 231183 “Genuine” 393675 “Genuine” |
423C-CAN-04 11555 “Genuine” |
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423C-CAN-05 RAS 1999 Rarities, S811, Lot 193 - $5,250 Floyd, SPG 10/2001, Lot 685 - $5,250 Chesapeake Coll., RAS S877, Lot 167 - $27,000 12419 “Genuine” 378607 “Genuine” |
423C-CAN-06 11804 “Genuine” |
423C-CAN-07 RAS S826, 9/2000, Lot 687 - $6,500 2505 “Genuine” 223886 “Genuine, small crease at top left” |
423C-CAN-08 81606 “Genuine, small defects” |
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423C-CAN-09 93518 “Genuine” |
423C-CAN-10 17659 “Genuine, creased” |
423C-CAN-11 85233 “Genuine, defective” |
423C-CAN-12 39238 “Genuine, slightly defective” |
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No. History: PFC: |
423C-CAN-13 RAS 2001 Rarities, S837, Lot 303 - $8,500 Chesapeake Coll., RAS S877, Lot 169 - $17,500 55091 “Genuine” 373577 “Genuine” |
423C-CAN-14 Zoellner, RAS S804, 10/1998, Lot 620 - $3,500 53214 “Genuine” |
423C-CAN-15 2818 “Genuine” |
423C-CAN-16 61613 “Genuine” |
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No. History: PFC: |
423C-CAN-17 Twigg-Smith, RAS S835, 4/2001, Lot 432 - $4,250 Chesapeake Coll., RAS S877, Lot 171 - $8,000 81607 (2 singles on piece) 373578 “Genuine, small tear & vertical crease” |
423C-CAN-18 RAS 2003 Rarities, S863, Lot 555 - $5,250 81607 (2 singles on piece) 342661 “Genuine, pulled perf at top, faint crease at bottom” |
423C-CAN-19 45443 “Genuine, part of bottom missing” |
423C-CAN-20 Lyons, SPG 1/2000, Lot 392 310797 (top stamp in rejoined pair) “Genuine” |
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423C-CAN-21 Lyons, SPG 1/2000, Lot 393 310797 (bottom stamp in rejoined pair) “Genuine, pulled perf at T.L.” |
423C-CAN-22 Ewing, HR 6/1940, Lot 835 Chesapeake Coll., RAS S877, Lot 170 - $16,000 379012 “Genuine, faint toned spot top center” |
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423C-CAN-PR-01 APS Cert. 115692 “Genuine, left stamp creased, right stamp small tear” |
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| Piece containing Nos. 423C-CAN-17 and 423C-CAN-18, before their removal | Pair of Nos. 423C-CAN-20 and 423C-CAN-21 before separation |
