#342 - 1909 Double Line USPS Watermark P12 $1
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Basic Info
$1 - light violet brown, violet brown
Printing Method: FLAT PLATE
Subject: George Washington
Number issued: 313,590
Perforations: P12
Watermark: Double Line USPS
Scott #: 342
Issued: January 29, 1909
Value
Used
$50 - $75
No postmark with gum (MH)
$180 - $250
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$350 - $500
Plate #'s
#342 was issued with the following plate #'s
Imprint and number
4957
Note: There are no used plate blocks
The watermark
An illustration of the double line USPS watermark found on this stamp
The Bureau at work
Ladies at the Bureau operating the stamp perforating machines
Rose did not work
Above is shown the first color chosen for the $1 value, a dull rose. However it was decided that the color was too close to the 2¢ value in color so the color was changed to dark violet
Precancels
#342 did have precancels, they are fairly common.
Essay's and Proofs
342-E
Photo essay on glossy photo paper
342-E
342-P1
Die proof on India mounted on card
342-P1
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