Lot 1087 E
Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Special Delivery, Photo Wash Essay, photo essay with white paint design elements, mounted on thick gray 114x78mm card board, Very Fine.Scott No. E6-E unlisted Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS 1902 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE PHOTO WASH MODEL, CURRENTLY UNLISTED IN THE SCOTT CATALOG.
This photo wash model was produced by W. Ostrander Smith, the Bureau designer of the 1902 Issue. The bicycle design was adapted to signify Special Delivery service as part of the newly issued series of 1902. The text tablet indicated service availability "at any post office".
Realized: $5,000