#420 - 1914 - Perf. 12 - Single line USPS wmk
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Basic Info
30¢ - Orange red, dark orange red
Printing Method: FLAT PLATE
Subject: Benjamin Franklin
Number issued: 3,852,000
Perforations: 12
Watermark: Single line USPS wmk
Scott #:420
Issued: April 29, 1914
Value
Used
$10 - $20
No postmark with gum (MH)
$40 - $85
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$300 - $350
Usage
This denomination was issued primarily for use on parcel post packages. When the 1902 series was first issued. requests were received from business men for some values between the 15 and 50-cent stamps. This need was fulfilled with this stamp.
Precancels
A pre-cancel of #420, a fairly common pre-cancel
The Watermark
The watermark consists of single lined USPS letters. A stamp may show only part of a letter or letters
Plate Numbers
#420 was issued with the following plate #'s
Number only.
6899
6911-14, 17
Proofs
#420-P1
Die proof on India
#420-P4
Plate proof on card
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