Lot 122
1894, 2¢ dark carmine, type I (250), straight edge, tied by quartered cork cancellation duplexed with "Duncannon Pa. Oct 15 1994" c.d.s. on cover to Editor of "Globe" at Thompsontown Pa., reverse with "Thompsontown Pa. Oct 15" receiving c.d.s., fancy "The Duncannon Record" corner card; edge stains and tiny tear, Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1894 2¢ CARMINE TYPE I UNWATERMARKED.
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
Cole, Jeffrey L., "New Early Use for Scott #250", The United States Specialist, Vol. 75 No. 3, Mar. 2004, pp.129-131.
Illustrated in Linn's Stamp News, Mar. 1, 2004. p. 15.
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