2c Brown Violet, Columbian (231). Tied by bold strike of "New York Jan. 2 3PM 93" alternate First Day duplex datestamp on cover to Bangor Me., receiving backstamp, stamp with tear at top left, otherwise Very Fine, the official first day of issue of the Columbian Issue (excluding the 8c) was January 1, 1893, which was a Sunday, when most post offices were closed, for this reason and the fact that there were no official first day ceremonies for new issues in this early period, philatelists have long considered January 2 as the accepted alternate First Day of Issue, Scott value $4,000.00

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