MNH 1935 Century of Progess Spec Print Margin Blocks NGAI

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

#766** & #767** NGAI

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

XF

Stamp Format

Block

Year of Issue

1935

Item Description

These are the two matched margin blocks of four stamps each from the Century of Progress special printings, which is now at auction. The stamp blocks are post office fresh, yet both are also no gum as originally issued.  The reverse sides are clean and without any marking or other imperfections (please see the images). 

Just for grins, the rationale for these special printing issues directly ties to Postmaster James Farley's gift of imperforate sheets to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, himself a lifelong philatelist. News of Farley's gift, which unintentionally created an immediate rarity, touched off a firestorm of angry collectors around the nation.  Bowing to customer demand, the United States Post Office Department reprinted the imperforates for sale to the public, which is why they are available today at fairly reasonable rates.

But it gets better, the U.S. Post Office Department sold the issues without gum.  Collectors then had the choice, they could keep their prized additions as they were issued -- without gum, or once piurchase send them back to the USPD for gumming. There apparently were enough gum enthusiasts that Scott editor's allow for a real premium on the gummed never hinged varieties. To the lot at hand... 

Please review the the images for clarity, colors, condition, and centering. 

Scott Number: #766** to #767**  NGAI

Issue Date: 1935

Color: #766 is Yellow Green; #767 is Deep Purple 

Faults/Flaws: None

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Seller Information

Seller

Doyle (1934)

Registered Since

03/15/2018

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Item Location

Washington, United States

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Worldwide

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

Money Back - Returns Accepted within 14 Days (Buyer pays Shipping Cost)