Lot 1456
1917, 5¢ rose error (505), middle stamp in strip of three, tied by Charlotte, N.C. machine cancel, May 23, 1918, on cover to East Flat Rock, N.C.; few slightly nibbed perfs at bottom, left 2¢ separated. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,250
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE NON-PHILATELIC USAGE.
The edges of the envelope indicate that it held a fairly thick contents. It is likely that the sender did not even notice the 5¢ stamp and thought he was applying a strip of three 2¢ to pay double the 3¢ war-time rate.
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