US Scott O47 — 1¢ Post Office Department Official Stamp (1873) — Used
This listing is for a genuine U.S. Official stamp, Scott O47, issued in 1873 for the Post Office Department. This is the 1¢ Black Official stamp printed on soft paper. The stamp is used with a very light cancel, which is desirable for this issue. Centering is Fine, with balanced sides and a slightly close bottom margin. Perforations are intact with typical roughness for the series.
The back shows no gum (normal for used Officials) and a small pencil notation.
Details:
• Scott #: O47
• Department: Post Office Department (POD)
• Denomination: 1 Cent
• Issue Year: 1873
• Condition: Used
• Cancellation: Very light
• Centering: Fine
• Perforations: 12
• Gum: No gum (as normal for used Official stamps)
• No tears or thins observed
A solid and desirable example of an early U.S. Official stamp, especially with the lighter cancel.
Ships securely with protection.
