#570 - 1922 Perf 11 50ยข
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Basic Info
50¢ - Lilac, dull lilac, deep dull lilac
Printing Method: FLAT PLATE
Subject: Arlington Amphitheater
Number issued: 220,810,977
Perforations: 11
Watermark: Unwatermarked
Scott #: 570
Issued: November 11th, 1922
Value
Used
25¢
No postmark with gum (MH)
$14 - $25
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$22 - $32
Plate #'s
#570 was issued with the following plate #'s
Number only
14042-45
15151-54
17479-81
19143-46
The design inspiration
Arlington Amphitheater, how it used to look back in time and today with the tomb of the unknown soldier in the forefront. The inscription on the Tomb reads
HERE RESTS IN
HONORED GLORY
AN AMERICAN
SOLDIER
KNOWN BUT TO GOD
First Day Cover
First day cover, November 11th, 1922
Essay's and Proofs
570-E2
Photo essay, unadopted design and value, on thin card
570-E2
570-E1
Photo essay, unadopted design with the Vernal Falls at Yosemite, on thin card
570-E1
570-E1
Large die essay of unadopted design showing the Capitol, on india paper
570-E1
570-P1
Large proof on india die sunk on card
570-P1
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