Lot 2055
Canal Zone 1904, 8¢ on 50¢ bister brown, "P NAMA" (15 var.), position 83, deep rich color, flawlessly centered. Tropical o.g. Extremely Fine. CZSG 15.3.
Scott $5,000
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE "P NAMA" PRINTING ERROR.
Expertization: photocopy of 1969 A.P.S. Certificate for a block.
Provenance: Plass (block of four)
The Canal Zone Stamps suggests that the error was likely caused by the "A" dropping below the type surface in the form. It is not constant to any specific position.
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