3c Green, Double Impression (147b). Clear double impression with second impression shifted significantly, bright color, neat strike of target cancel leaves design clearly visible, older certificate notes tiny pinhole at center, most recent certificate notes small surface scuff below the chin and tiny tear at right

FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS ONE OF ONLY FIVE CONFIRMED EXAMPLES OF THIS DOUBLE IMPRESSION VARIETY RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. THIS IS ALSO THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO HAVE APPEARED ON THE MARKET IN THE PAST 20 YEARS.

Most double impressions occur when the first impression is made and found to be inadequate. The paper is then put in the press a second time, when it receives the heavier impression. It is a common misconception that the weaker impression is the second one.

Our census of Scott 147b is available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/147b/147b.pdf. We record five certified examples (one with a control cancel) plus one uncertified on a cover which needs to be examined for authenticity. The example offered here is the only copy to appear at auction in several decades.

Ex Braus, Lake Shore and Natalee Grace. With 1983 and 2009 P.F. certificates.

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