2c Carmine, Perf 10 at Top (554d). Choice centering, tied by light strike of “Gregory Mich. Sep. ?” duplex datestamp on cover to C. E. Brooks, Marshall Mich., blue “Test” handstamp at left with manuscript “15440 Boys Cured 2/10/14”, also 1923 receiving handstamp, with original contents inquiring about a patented medical device to cure the sender’s daughter the same as her son had previously been cured, also with copy of typed response -- probably one of Marshall’s infamous fraudsters -- slightly reduced at right

VERY FINE. ONE OF ONLY FIVE COVERS WITH THE 1922 2-CENT PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. A GREAT 20TH CENTURY COVER RARITY.

Our census of Scott 554d, available at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/554d , lists approximately 22 used singles and stamps in precancelled blocks, five on separate covers and five unused examples (three contained in the unique plate block).

Census no. 554d-COV-23. With 2009 P.F. certificate

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