Census of $20.00 Department of State, Special Printing (O71S)
O71S-UNC-05
Fault
O71S-UNC-05
Fault
Contrasting photo under UV, showing the removed overprint
Notes:
- Since the underlying stamp is on hard white paper without gum, it is still identifiable as one of the original seven 1875 Special Printing stamps sold. The word “Specimen” can be seen under ultraviolet light.
Provenance:
- 3/1/2-23, William E. Mooz Collection, Siegel Auction Galleries, The William E. Mooz Collection of U.S. Official Special Printings, Sale 1274, Lot 756, the paper is sound but the “Specimen” overprint has been removed (it is visible under ultraviolet light)
Certificates:
- PF 560259 (2019) It is a Scott O71S-D, but with Specimen overprint removed and perforations trimmed away at right
- PSE 1355115 (2019) It is genuine, unused, no gum as issued, with a removed Specimen overprint and perforations trimmed off at the right