Lot 2103
1909, 2¢ Alaska-Yukon (370), with bottom selvage, first day of issue, tied by "Seattle, Wash. Jun 1, 1909" machine cancel on an exposition picture postcard with multi-color view of the manufacturer's building, used locally, trivial postcard corner bend in upper right not affecting stamp, Very Fine and rare.
Scott $4,000
AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE EXPOSITION CARD WITH INTERESTING CONTENT CONCERNING THE ALASKA-YUKON FAIR.
Message from the fairgrounds reads, "June 1st, 1909, The great A.Y.P.E. appeared today at 8.30, Military parade 9.30, Pres. Wm. Taft officially appeared at 12. Great Crowds…"
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