1870s U.S. 2¢ Green Washington – Rare Violet Fancy Cancel

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Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

1870s

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1870s

Item Description

? Key Features:

Original U.S. 2 Cents green stamp, 1870s Bank Note era

Striking fancy cancel in rare violet ink, likely geometric or rosette style

Cancel design perfectly over the portrait, creating a visually artistic piece

Strong impression, clean perforations, and vivid color

Paper typical of unwatermarked early Bank Note issues

? Fancy Cancel Highlight:
This cancel is not a common circular date stamp (CDS), but a decorative "fancy" cancel, possibly used by a smaller post office or a postal worker with artistic flair. The use of violet ink adds an extra layer of rarity and appeal.

? Historical Context:
Part of the 1870–71 National Bank Note series, this stamp commemorates George Washington in a period where local postmasters had wide discretion on cancel designs. Fancy cancels like this are highly sought after due to their scarcity and charm.

? Condition:

Used, no tears or repairs

Excellent centering and strong impression

Back clean, no gum, slight signs of hinge

High visual impact due to the artistic obliteration

? Collector’s Note:
Fancy cancels—especially in colored ink—are prized by advanced collectors. This piece offers both a classic design and a conversation-starting cancel, worthy of exhibition or inclusion in a specialized collection.

✉️ Shipping & Handling:
Carefully packaged and shipped as a postal document with no declared value, to ease international customs clearance.

? Customs Notice:
This is a 19th-century collectible, sent as a historical document with no commercial value declared.

Seller Information

Seller

AdrianoCaulliraux (79)

Registered Since

11/18/2021

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Item Location

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil

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Worldwide

Returns Accepted

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