perfectly struck negative Shield of Stars and Bars in Circle fancy cancel in blue of Leavenworth Kansas (Cole book SH-103; see scan)
Cole has a three level ratings system --
I -- Markings relative common and/or not much in demand
II -- Markings fairly scarce and/or with considerable demand
III -- Quite rare and/or with strong demand
COLE RATES THIS FANCY CANCEL AS "II+" (see scans)
FURTHERMORE, THIS IS ON AN EXTREMELY FINE STAMP WITH LOVELY BRIGHT COLOR WITH EVEN MARGINS ALL AROUND
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