Lot 1870
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State Dept., 1873, $5 green & black (O69), cancelled by Washington, D.C. geometric cork. Reperforated at right, extensively repaired. Fine appearance.
Scott $4,250
FANCY CANCELS ARE RARELY SEEN ON THE DOLLAR VALUES OF THE STATE DEPT.
Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.
Only 363 of the $5 state were issued, making it one of the rarest regularly issued U.S. stamps.
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