Ryukyus, 1965, 1½¢ New Year, gold omitted. Neat Naha town corner cancel, choice centering, Extremely Fine, signed M. Schoberlin (and 1967 attest), with 2017 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90).
Scott No. 139a; $2,000.

ONE OF TWO KNOWN USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1965 1½¢ NEW YEAR ISSUE WITH GOLD COLOR OMITTED.

According to the Scott catalog, there are 92 unused and only two used examples of this error stamp. Catalog value for both mint and used is $2,000 which certainly does not reflect the rarity of this stamp in used condition. Scott $2,000
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Scott $2,000