APS 212975

U.S. 143 USED. LHR VF/XF. (E) I present for your consideration an VF/XF used example of this highly sought-after 1870 issue. The color is rich, all perfs are intact, there are 4 great margins, the number "143" is written in pencil on the back, there is a light HR and two very tiny thins in the center. It may be re-perfed at the left, I am not positive.

I am listing this item for a client and believe that it is a genuine 143. There are two significant facts in support. The first is that it is the correct paper. However, this may not necessarily be a deciding factor becasuse according to Scott, after the merger of A.B.N. & the C.B.N.C. in February, 1879, some sheets of stamps were inherited and later released.

The second and the most telling reason in support of the authenticity is the cancellation. It is an oval with the numeral "1" inside, attributal to the 1870 - 71 series and used prior to 1879. According to Scott, "Killer cancellations" of the "oval grid" type with letters or numeral centers was first used in 1876 Bank Note issues. By order of the Postmaster General (July 23, 1860) it was prohibited to use the town mark as a canceling instrument, and a joined town and killer cancellation was devised.

This is NOT a 190 which was first used on April 13, 1881 and did NOT have oval cancels w/ a numeral or letter in the center. (note). Scott references a Grill on this item. In the description it states, "On the 1870-71 stamps the grill impressions are usually faint or incomplete." There appears to be some "faint" grill impressions on this stamp.

The 2008 SCV for a used 143 is $3750. The Seller has agreed to allow a Buyer 90-days to have this item certified with the guarantee of a full refund, including half of the certification cost, if the item should certify other than a 143. In addition, payment may be placed in an escrow account until certification is concluded.

This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a very scarce and valuable stamp for a fraction of its actual value. This is a real treasure and a wonderful show piece for any premiere collection. BUY NOW! and give this wonderful gem a good home.

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