Lot
4230 S
1902, 1¢ Black on Light Buff, "Full-Face McKinley" Production Sample with "Specimen,", postal card from the regular production line hand stamped with large blue "SPECIMEN," (Thorp type 33) before being released by the P .O. D., Very Fine and choice. Scott No. UX17S var. USPCC No. S21PSd $2,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 1¢ FULL-FACE MCKINLEY WITH THE LARGE "SPECIMEN" HANDSTAMP.
This "Specimen" handstamp was used from 1892 to 1901 in the Third Assistant Postmaster General's office for stamped envelopes and letter sheets in addition to postal cards.
Realized: $1,500