Worldwide United States 1863 2¢ black Major Double Transfer ("Atherton Shi
Sale No: 38
Lot No:2111
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Cat No:73
1863, 2¢ black, Major Double Transfer ("Atherton Shift"). Of top left corner and "U.S. Postage", vertical brush stroke precancel, affixed to wrapper addressed to Rome, Pa. with G.W. Kinney, H.R. (Pennsylvania House of Representatives) sender corner card; sealed wrapper tear through stamp effectively "tying" adhesive to wrapper, Fine appearance, a unique newly discovered precancel and wrapper usage from the 2¢ Blackjack "Atherton shift", only few examples of this rare major double transfer exist on cover. Scott No. 73 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. $0 (Image)