US Scott O47 — 1¢ Post Office Department Official Stamp (1873) — Used, Light Cancel
This is a genuine U.S. Scott O47, the 1¢ Official stamp issued in 1873 for the Post Office Department. The stamp is used with an unusually light cancel, enhancing the clarity of the design. It has intact perforations all around and presents well.
Centering is graded Fine (F) — the left, right, and top margins are strong, while the bottom margin is close, which is typical for the issue but places it solidly in the Fine range. The stamp has no gum, as normal for used Official stamps.
Stamp Details:
• Scott #: O47
• Department: Post Office Department (POD)
• Denomination: 1 Cent
• Issue Year: 1873
• Condition: Used
• Cancellation: Very light (desirable)
• Centering: Fine
• Perforation: 12
• Gum: No gum (normal for used Official stamps)
• No visible tears, thins, or repairs
A clean and attractive example of an early U.S. Official stamp, especially appealing with its light cancel.
Ships securely with full protection.
