File:121L6 1851 Priest's Despatch - Paid (2c yellow).jpg

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Description 1851, 2-cent local Priest's Despatch US postage stamp, imperforate on unglazed yellow paper. Contrary to the image name, judging from the letter shapes, this appears to be a Scott #121L3, though it is likely that it is a forgery.
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Source Scanned by me from a stamp from my collection
Author R. A. Nonenmacher
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Other versions
  • 1851, Priest's Despatch, Paid (2¢) #121L3 (black on yellow)

    1851, Priest's Despatch, Paid (2¢) #121L3 (black on yellow)

  • 1851, Priest's Despatch, Paid (2¢) #121L4 (black on rose)

    1851, Priest's Despatch, Paid (2¢) #121L4 (black on rose)

  • 1851, Priest's Despatch, Paid (2¢) #121L5 (black on blue)

    1851, Priest's Despatch, Paid (2¢) #121L5 (black on blue)

  • 1851, Priest's Despatch, Paid (2¢) #121L5, Forgery A

    1851, Priest's Despatch, Paid (2¢) #121L5, Forgery A

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