Lot 142
1898, 2¢ carmine, type IV (279Bf), top line single with bright color, cancelled by neat circle of wedges on cover to New York N.Y., matching "Forest Glen Md. Nov 18 1897" c.d.s., reverse with "Willets Point N.Y. Nov 19 1897" arrival backstamp; small edge tear, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1898 2¢ CARMINE TYPE IV.
Expertization: 2002 A.P.S. Certificate.
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