Concord Bicycle Co. Public Messenger Service, 12-1/2c Orange Red and Gray Blue (unlisted). Wide margins, natural s.e. at right, "F.H. Crapo Mgr" printed signature below design which depicts cupid on a highwheel, stamp is cut diagonally and pasted onto a piece, toned spot near bottom, back of piece with ms. "I knew Frank Crapo well and can vouch for its genuineness. W.W. Rich. The highwheel was used", Very Fine appearance, one of only approximately 10 copies known, an article by Gordon Stimmell in the April 1994 issue of the Penny Post (included) discusses Crapo's business activities from the early 1890's to 1897 and what little is known about the Concord Bicycle stamp (the statement on the back of this stamp is mentioned), the exact dates of use for the stamp or precise nature of the service are unknown and no genuine covers are known, several of the recorded examples have severe faults, unlisted in Scott

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