5¢ Violet Double Slash

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5¢ Violet Double Slash

Two strong, almost parallel slashes in the left crown and 'DA'.

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This stamp is from a broken block of 8. Had the block remained intact, it would be position (2,3) in a (3,4) horizontal block of 12. It is NOT known to be constant at this time.

Flaw in Zone 8

Plate Position: Unknown

Not listed in Marler

Marler Type: 8

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