January 25, 2024
USPS Legends of the West stamp set ERROR Scott # 2870 EX-COND.FREE PRIORITY SHIP
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USPS Legends of the West stamp set ERROR Scott # 2870 EX-COND.FREE PRIORITY SHIP, This is still in it's org. Heavy Shipping Container. Still Sealed Never Opened!!! n printing the Legends of the West the United States Postal Service made a mistake when it copied an erroneous photograph of Bill Pickett. The picture, it turns out, was actually a photograph of Bill's brother Ben Pickett. Upon discovery of the error the USPS recalled all the stamps that had been distributed to post offices and printed new stamps with the correct picture. Everything might have been okay until it was discovered that a few sheets of the recalled stamps had been inadvertently sold before the recall, and now, with the recall, those few sheets were an instant rarity potentially worth thousands of dollars. Collectors demanded that the recalled sheets be issued anyway and the lucky few who had the sheets sued the USPS to prevent them from releasing more to the public. The lawsuits failed and the USPS eventually released 150,000 sheets through a lottery. Scott # 2870 Excellent condition. Catalog Value: $490 + Post Office Fresh Mint Original Gum! Highly popular issue! Bold impression vivid color! Beautiful fresh appearance. Sharp detailed impression. Rich and robust intense color! Completely satisfying and pleasing appearance! PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS OR
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