#341 - 1909 Double Line USPS Watermark P12 50ยข
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Basic Info
50¢ - Violet, dull violet
Printing Method: FLAT PLATE
Subject: George Washington
Number issued: 1,826,790
Perforations: P12
Watermark: Double Line USPS
Scott #: 341
Issued: January 13, 1909
Value
Used
$3 - $9
No postmark with gum (MH)
$70 - $140
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$250 - $400
Plate #'s
#341 was issued with the following plate #'s
Imprint and number
4956
Note: Used plate blocks are scarce
The watermark
An illustration of the double line USPS watermark found on this stamp
Cancels
Most of the 50¢ stamps were used for registered mail and commonly you will find the oval registry cancel
Precancels
#341 did have precancels, they are fairly common.
Earliest documented use
341's earliest documented date of use, October 21st, 1909
Proofs
Die proof on India mounted on card
341-P1
341-P1
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