Description
The Reeded Edge recently purchased an immense U.S. stamp collection from an advanced lifetime collector. The collection spanned classics to commemoratives with extensive back-of-the-book also represented. Today’s offering will include selections from this collection. Buy with confidence, as we have made every attempt to disclose faults and characteristics of each lot, with a high degree of accuracy. We are also members of the APS (Rob Lehmann) and adhere to their code of ethics. PF, PSE or APEX extensions may be requested for any stamp, but the buyer will bear the costs of certification. With that Said this is a SCOTT #J-78b PLATE BLOCK, $5 POSTAGE DUE, USED, EXCESSIVELY RARE; SCOTT-UNPRICED. THIS BLOCK BEARS AN OCTOBER 26, 1946 LINEAR DATE STAMP, AND A CHICAGO OVAL REGISTERED CANCELLATION. EVERY NOW AND THEN, SOMETHING COMES ALONG THAT MAKES YOU PONDER HOW DID THAT HAPPEN? MINT PLATE BLOCKS OF J-78 ARE VERY SCARCE, AND ALMOST UNHEARD OF “USED”. TWO THINGS HAD TO HAPPEN HERE: A PARCEL HAD TO BE $30 SHORT IN COLLECTED POSTAGE (A CONSIDERABLE SUM OF MONEY IN 1946), AND A POSTAL CLERK HAD TO HAVE THE WHEREWITHALL TO INTENTIONALLY ADHERE THIS INTACT PLATE BLOCK TO THE AFFECTED PARCEL. THIS MIGHT HAVE BEEN AT THE BEQUEST OF A PHILATELIST RECIPIENT, OR PERHAPS, THE POSTAL CLERK JUST WANTED TO DO SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT. IRRESPECTIVE, THIS IS A RARE ITEM, AND THE FIRST THAT WE HAVE EVER HEARD OF. IT REMAINS UNPRICED IN SCOTT IN USED CONDITION! Our commitment is to provide you with quality coins and collectibles at the best possible prices. This lot is no exception. Please note, the coin and collectibles markets do fluctuate, and prices occasionally will change. In this rare circumstance, we will contact you first verify your order.
