1918-2  U.S. Reg Issue $2.00 Carmine & Black FRANKLIN  Sc#347 PRECANCEL 

Note: Refer to Scott's Specialized U.S. Catalog for #523 Orange Red and Black and #547 Carmine and Black for background. The fact that this example is alo a ROCHESTER, NY Precancel makes it a very rare stamp indeed. 

The $2 Franklin stamp (U.S. #523) pictures the Founding Father in black with a striking orange red frame. The stamp had been requested earlier, but was delayed while the Bureau of Engraving and Printing struggled to fulfill other projects brought about by World War I.  
 
In November of 1920, the $2 Franklin stamp (U.S. #547) suddenly appeared with a carmine frame, causing quite a buzz among stamp collectors. Many thought they’d discovered a color error.
 
Postal officials denied the rumors. Upon investigation, they learned the original specifications had called for a carmine frame, and that the earlier orange red Franklin stamp (U.S. #523) was actually the error.

 One in a series of classic PRECANCELS listed on our EBAY webstore. Also check out our current listings for the VERY SCARCE Sc# 523 $2.00 and c# 524 $5.00 issues.

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From a very old stamp collection from an old time Stamp collector in Chicago. 

Take your time! Will combine postal charges on multi-lot purchase for added savings. Buy one or 20 lots and we'll still charge the same single postage charge! Note: For Lots valued over $250, we will need to add Postal Insurance. Let us know if you want to continue bidding after initial purchases and we will be happy to wait your go-ahead for checkout.


 

** = High Catalog Value  

 

Ideal for the Classic and Worldwide Postage Stamp collector/investor. Makes a great gift! 


Another in a great collection of early 19th - 20th World and United States postal issues to be listed over the next few weeks on E-Bay. We will be listing a great number of scarce and highly collectible issues including early  20th C sets and singles. Also a nice selection of early U.S. Zepps and airmails. 


Canadian and International Buyers Welcome! Payment in e-Bay's Paypal payment system unless other arrangements made. 

 

We are members of the American Philatelic Society (APS), American Numismatic Association (ANA), SSDC,  and other professional numismatic and philatelic societies. References available upon request. Free appraisals. We purchase collections – large or small.

 

Would appreciate positive feedback at successful conclusion of transaction and I will certainly do the same for you!

 

Lake Forest Stamp and Coins

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 USA

Member: American Philatelic Society, American Numismatic Association, and other professional numismatic and philatelic associations.