Hi, I think this is a #250 The Scott specialized has a issue date Oct 1894. this one is NOV/12/1894

Richard Willis

Can anyone tell me what the earliest date is

Michael Generali

Can't tell from the scan and the monitor, but if it's pink, that would make it a #248, also issued in October 1894.

At the bottom of the listing for each catalog number is the earliest documented use. For #248 it is October 16, 1894. For #250 it is October 11, 1894; #250a (rose color) it is October 13, 1894.

Richard Willis

Thanks Michael I missed it .