Lot 2050
U.S. City Despatch Post, 6LB5VAR, Black on Blue Green, Partially Printed on Back, Used with Partial Printing on Reverse
An Extremely Rare Partial Offset on the Back Example
Mise à prix: $1,500
Statut : Invendu
Illustrated as Figure 24, Printers' Errors on Carrier and Local Stamps By Larry Lyons and Alan Cohen
The stamp canceled with a red "U.S." in octagon handstamp with a partial offset on the reverse and a vertical crease.
Unlisted.
Provenance
Ex Larry Lyons
Informations sur la vente
Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22
Sale 21 – Carriers and Independent Mails — Friday, March 20, 4:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM PST
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