Description
You're checking out a valued collection piece! These stamps are in excellent condition. There are zero faults to be found. The Fresh Coloring, Clean Gum, Intact Perfs & Strong Margins makes this Block of 6 Stamps, a need-to-have for any stamp collector. Scott #405 is part of the "Series of 1912-14". Scott # 405 (Extra-Fine) Issue Date: February 1912 Printed by: Bureau of Engraving & Printing Method: Flat plate Watermark: Single line Perforation: 12 Color: Green Block of 6 Stamps Mint, Never Hinged, Original Gum, Strong Margin The Catalog Value is $155.00 We are pricing this Block of 6 Stamps over 40% below CV! A Bit of History: in a break with tradition, Washington's portrait replaced that of Benjamin Franklin on the 1¢ stamp of the Series of 1912-14. A new 7¢ denomination was also added to the series. When the dies for the new series were prepared, all of them had the denominations in words & not numerals. It was pointed out, after the 1¢ & 2¢ stamps had already been issued, that this format did not conform to the Universal Postal Union's regulations. According to their standards, the denominations were to be in numerals so they could be understood in any language. The printings for the 3¢ through $1 were held up & the plates changed to comply with U.P.U.'s guidelines. Since the one - & two-cent stamps had been released, the decision was made not to change the plates. in 1912, the denominations were finally switched to numerals. We appreciate taking your time to check out our Bloc of 6 Stamps! Don't forget to scroll through our shop, where we have many more collectable Silver Coins & Stamps available Old Us Stamps, 1912 Scott #405 Washington 1Cent Block Of 6 Mint, Strong Margins/Extra Fine, Never Hinged, Original Gum Cv 155.00
