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#417 - 1914 - Perf. 12 - Single line USPS wmk

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Basic Info

12¢ Claret Brown or deep claret brown

Printing Method: FLAT PLATE
Subject: Benjamin Franklin
Number issued:
3,925,000
Perforations: 12
Watermark:
Single line USPS wmk
Scott #:
417
Issued:
April 29th, 1914

Value

Used
$1
No postmark with gum (MH)
$15 - $30
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)

$50 - $110

Usage

This value served three special needs and immediately became quite popular with the public. Besides its use in connection with registry it was used for special delivery fee with a single letter rate and. also for general use on parcel post packages.

A Full Pane

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A pane of 100 of #417, there were four panes to a sheet of 400

The Washington Head

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Four plates with the Washington head were prepared for use, however none were issued.

The Watermark

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The watermark consists of single lined USPS letters. A stamp may show only part of a letter or letters

Plate Numbers

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#417 was issued with the following plate #'s

6900-02, 10, 13

Essays and Proofs

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#417-P1
Large die proof on India die sunk on card

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417-P1

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