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Q12a-E1 var to Q12g-E1 var |
 Parcel Post, 1913, 1¢-15¢ unadopted Numeral essay models in black on thick gray cardboard, for unissued second set of
Parcel Post stamps (Scott Q12a-E1 var to Q12g-E1 var), engraving of entire design as adopted for 1917 offset Documentaries, models on thick gray cardboard, stamp size designs consisting of a photo of a wash drawing with a numeral denomination
added to the center, then pen and wash details and touch-ups added to the design as needed -- some with very little added and others with much more -- such as the 1c value with "Cent" completely drawn in black ink and white wash, on 98 x 89 mm thick
gray cardboards with "Approved April 25, 1913 with manuscript "25" and signed approval signature and initials of postmaster general Albert S. Burleson at bottom, Extremely Fine, unique complete set; there are no known examples of these
models for denominations higher than 15¢, ex Livingston and Curtis.
Unlisted in Scott; Scott lists 1¢-20¢ die on card or affixed to card in different colors with the same designs, and similar approval cards for 7 of
the 12 issued Parcel Post stamps, which are priced between $2,250 and $8,500. These designs, while rejected for the parcel post issues, were adopted for the 1917 offset Documentaries (used to produce Scott Nos. R228-R239, R251-R256 &
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Estimate $6,000-8,000
Currently Opening at...$3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
