Sale 51: United States Postal History

Lot 2820    

Envelope, 1952, 6¢ on 5¢ carmine, double surcharge, one inverted, clean mint example of this very rare entire, Extremely Fine, of the approximately 83 issued, we can only imagine that a tiny number still exists with this elusive surcharge error, the only other example ever offered is the ex-Lilly and Floyd copy; unlisted in both Scott and UPSS; with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. UC23 var.    $2,000 for normal entire.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 2821 S   

War Dept., 1873, 6¢ vermilion on cream with Specimen Ovpt., bright and fresh, a wonderful substitute for the exceedingly rare entire which catalogs $27,500 in Scott, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott No. UO38S    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $280

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