Lot
4178 
Postal Card, 1886, 1¢ black on buff, double impression, two impressions with close registration, cancelled by "New Bedford Mass., Dec 8, 1887" cds to Hopedale Mass., Very Fine and rare. USPCC No. S8c. Scott No. UX9b $4,000 as mint.
THE ONLY RECORDED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1886 POSTAL CARD DOUBLE IMPRESSION ERROR.
Of the five recorded examples, there are three mint cards, one unused with pre-printed advertising, and one used. Unpriced by Scott in used condition.
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Realized: $750