Lot 1049
1923, $1 violet black (571), block of four tied by February 12, 1923 Washington, D.C. duplex cancel on registered First Day Cover (a 2¢ carmine entire), magenta registry postmarks on reverse, Philatelic Stamp Agency corner card; opened at left, light overall toning. Otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF A $1 BLOCK OF FOUR ON A WASHINGTON FIRST DAY COVER.
This cover is illustrated in Jack Harvey's handbook in which he speculates that it was prepared by PhilipWard. He further states that there are no other known blocks from Washington.
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| Realized $6,000 |
