1917, ($1.50) Ty. B Surcharge on 75c Black on Blue, -1/2bbl., No. REA116, Beer (REA124b; Priester 152B). Priester Type 140 surcharge, large margins all around, "Shlitz 1-28-18" perforated cancel, repaired horizontal tear across stamp, piece added at upper left

ONE OF THREE REPORTED EXAMPLES OF THE TYPE B 1917 PROVISIONAL SURCHARGE ON THE HALF-BARREL 1916 ISSUE. A WONDERFUL BEER STAMP RARITY.

The three REA124b stamps reported in the Priester census have different types of surcharges (Types 140, 144 and 145). Ex Tolman and "Scarsdale". With 2006 P.F. certificate.

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