Unassuming 1¢ 1861 cover carries hidden demonetized treasure – Linn’s Stamp News
Linn’s Stamp News Unassuming 1¢ 1861 cover carries hidden demonetized treasureLinn’s Stamp NewsWhen the center stamp is removed from this March 17, 1862, Lincoln, Ill., cover, part of an uncanceled, demonetized 1¢ 1857 Franklin stamp is revealed. The postmaster apparently tried to remove it prior to applying a third 1¢ 1861 stamp upside down ……