#573 - 1923 Perf 11 $5
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Basic Info
$5 - Carmine and blue
Printing Method: FLAT PLATE
Subject: 'America'
Number issued: 1,652,167
Perforations: 11
Watermark: Unwatermarked
Scott #: 573
Issued: March 20th, 1923
Value
Used
$5 - $9
No postmark with gum (MH)
$50 - $70
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$75 - $165
#573a
Carmine Lake and Dark Blue
Value
Used
$9 - $15
No postmark with gum (MH)
$75 - $135
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$165 - $250
Plate #'s
#573 was issued with the following plate #'s
Vignette: 14326
Frame: 14327
The design inspiration
The source for the design was lifted from the top left image of 'America' in this book of engravings
First Day Cover
First day cover, March 20th, 1923
Working in the Bureau
Flat plate printing at the Bureau
A Full Sheet
A sheet of 100 of #573
Essay's and Proofs
573-E
Photographic essay of an unaccepted design
573-E
573-P1
Small proof on idea mounted die sunk on white wove paper
573-P1
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