9 Franklin Type IV used jumbo, PSE Graded 90J

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Price: $495.00

Item Number: 9 u cf

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US #9 1851 1c blue Type IV used, a huge jumbo showing sheet margin on the right. Comes with two PSE certificates the most recent awarding the stamp a 90J.
#9 is type IV characterized by incomplete bottom ornaments and re-cut lines in the top and bottom frame lined. #9 was used to pay the rate on circulars (advertising) and local mail within the same city or as 3 1c stamps to pay the 3c rate on mail shipped less than 3,000 miles. There are no listed shade varieties but a large number of listed plate flaws. Some cancel types command large premiums.