St. Louis Mo., 5c Black on Bluish Pelure (11X7). Type V, Position 3 re-engraved, mostly ample margins to clear at upper left and just barely touched along bottom frameline, neat manuscript "X" cancel, strong impression on fresh semi-translucent paper, vertical crease ending in small closed tear (the tear is noted on certificate)

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE ST. LOUIS "BEARS" 5-CENT PROVISIONAL ON PELURE PAPER.

A survey of our Levi records and auction catalogues produced a tally of approximately 35 examples of the 5c Pelure off and on cover. The vast majority of these stamps has faults or margins cutting into the design.

Ex Pope. With 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $11,000.00, but footnote states: "Values of Nos. 11X7-11X8a, on and off cover, reflect the usual poor condition of these stamps, which were printed on fragile pelure paper. Attractive examples with minor defects sell for considerably more."

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