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Has anyone seen the black violet variety of $1 Eugene O'Nell (1294b) for sale anywhere? If so what did sell for? The CV is about $100 for mint NH single, but I have never seen one offered anywhere.
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Thanks! The final bid for the mint stamp was $450. It will be interesting to see if any other information comes to light. |
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Be patient. I looked for 1294b for a couple of years. Then, about a year and a half ago, I finally stumbled across a well-centered mint one for $75. |
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I see the plate block that did not sell in auction. It has a plate # 32902, does this mean that every plate # 32902 is the color error? I ask because I do have the same plate block in the lower left and the stamps appear to be different color than the others I have. I will post a pic after dinner.
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Here is the plate block I have. I do have others but I cannot get to them at this time but I am not sure what plate numbers those are. In hand, the plate block # 32902 color difference seems more noticeable than the scan. Thanks for any help. Robert  |
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How about this full sheet? Does this look like the rare variation? Thanks again, Robert  |
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It has a plate # 32902, does this mean that every plate # 32902 is the color error? I don't believe that is the case. |
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"thePackrat" I don't believe the full sheet is one of the varieties. The black violet is really much darker the shades of violet on the normal stamps. |
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Thanks. I did not think it was. But what about the plate block I have scanned. In hand there is a color difference between the two.
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Does anyone know why the paper always looks brighter on the black violet variety?
Is it because the black violet ink wipes cleaner than the normal ink? |
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That is a good question bookbndrbob. There is notable difference in the brightness of the papers. |
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51studebaker thanks for the tip on where to find one of these. The seller had another one offered! In searching for the elusive 1294b I found an ebay seller offering a 1294 VAR with a red violet color error. Can't find any additional information on it. Anyone come across it before? |
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Posted 09/07/2017 5:15 pm
