Lot 2001
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St. Louis, Mo., 1846, 20¢ black on gray lilac (11X6), Type II, position 3, large margins to in a bit at bottom, exceptionally bright color and paper, light manuscript cancel. Fine. Very scarce, particularly in sound condition.
Scott $22,500
Expertization: 1951 A.P.S. Certificate.
The Saint Louis Bears are arguably the most popular and sought after of the Postmaster Provisionals. They are also quite rare, especially the 20¢ values. We estimate there are less than fifteen existing off cover singles of the 20¢ grayish blue, of which, at best half are faulty. The above example is one of perhaps five or six sound examples.
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