Scott #703, 2c Yorktown, Plate block/4, Bottom position, #s20509(B)/20484(R), HR

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

703

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Stamp Format

Plate Block

Year of Issue

1931

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
Attention Plate Number and/or Yorktown Specialists!!The bi-color Scott #703 2c Yorktown issue of 1931 is one of the most collectable plate blocks ever issued because of the literally hundreds of plate number combinations that exist. The sheets were printed with plate numbers at the top and bottom of each sheet and depending on whether the sheet was on the left side of the press sheet or the right side, the plate numbers could be black/red or red/black.It was produced in two formats, a "First Layout" with 16 red plate numbers, and 22 black plate numbers and plate numbers on the top and bottom, making over 350 potential combinations. The First Layout sheets were cut with selvage on one side and a straight line on the other side. The "Second Layout" had 8 red plate numbers and 16 black plate numbers for 128 combinations. It is identified not only by the different plate numbers but also by the presence of marking arrows at top and bottom. The title and image above gives you the plate numbers, "1st" or "2nd" layouts, top or bottom position, the block's position as a left side (black/red) or right side (red/black), and overall centering. No stock images are used--the block in the image is the one you will receive. These were hinged onto quadrille pages, usually with two hinges. On "Top" plate blocks the hinging was done in the no gum area of the selvage, leaving the full original gum intact. To avoid damage, the block will be removed from the page with the hinges left intact. Minor perf seps and creases in the selvage may be present. Gum bends and gum skips are common in plate blocks of the era. Any other issues will be visible on the image or mentioned in the description.I have over 300 of these combinations as plate blocks of 4. I have set up a separate store category (703 Yorktown) to make it easier to search. To keep things simple with multiple orders, I am offering these with free domestic shipping! Still, I encourage you to use your shopping cart if you would like order multiple plate blocks, it makes ordering easier on you and processing easier on me. Thanks!Please also check out my listings for the similar Scott #702, 2c Red Cross bi-color plate blocks.

Seller Information

Seller

ghp413 (613)

Registered Since

02/20/2024

Feedback

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Store

GHP3 Galeria Philatelica, et.alia.

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Item Location

Illinois, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

Returns accepted within 30 days.