Sale 331


 
Lot 152



1916, 5¢ carmine error (467), well centered with a couple short perfs, tied by Allentown, Pa. machine cancel on a Shoe advertising cover, two P.O. seals (OX17) applied at top, handstamped "Not in Directory", manuscript opened by "Dr. A.D. Preston" (cover addressed to a Dr. H.E. Preston); Fine to Very Fine and rare.
Scott $5,000 ++

NO DOUBT A UNIQUE USAGE OF THE PERF. 10 5¢ ERROR ON A COMMERCIAL COVER IN COMBINATION WITH POST OFFICE SEALS.

 
Realized $2,000



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