1869 U.S.PICTORIAL 3c Ultra "Locomotive" w G Grill Sc#114 Used GRID See Note^

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1869 U.S.PICTORIAL 3c Ultra "Locomotive" w G Grill Sc#114 Used GRID Cancellation.    Note: A great topical "Locomotive"or train stamp
HISTORIC BACKGROUND:
The 1869 Pictorial Series
The appearance of the 1869 Pictorials marked a significant change in U.S. stamp design. For the first time in American postal history, something other than portraits of national leaders was being pictured on a stamp. These were the first U.S. stamps to be printed using two colors.
Printing with two colors required the stamps to be run through the press twice; once, to print the vignette (center design), and then again, to print the frame. Carelessness in merging the two impressions resulted in the rare inverts. Instead of an inverted center, the stamp actually has an inverted frame, since the center design was printed first. The 30¢ Shield and Eagle with inverted flags is the rarest of the 1869 inverts. The least obvious of the three, it was the last to be discovered.
The pictorials were to be produced over a four-year period by the National Bank Note Company. When issued, however, the stamps were unpopular with the public. Within a year after their release, they were withdrawn from sale.
Today, the pictorial issues are the most popular of the 1840 – 1870 Classic Stamps. Because the stamps were only in circulation for a year, they have become increasingly hard to find in both unused and used condition.
One in a series of CLASSIC 19th - 20th Century U.S. postal issues
to be listed this month on E-Bay. Includes Complete Sets and Plate Number Singles and Blocks.
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From a
very old
stamp collection from an old time Stamp collector in Chicago.
Take your time! Will combine postal charges on multi-lot purchase for added savings. Buy one or 20 lots and we'll still charge the same single postage charge! Note: For Lots valued over 0, we will need to add Postal Insurance. Let us know if you want to continue bidding after initial purchases and we will be happy to wait your go-ahead for checkout.
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= High Catalog Value
Ideal for the Classic and Worldwide Postage Stamp collector/investor.
Makes a great gift!
Another in a great collection of early 19th - 20th World and United States postal issues to be listed over the next few weeks on E-Bay. We will be listing a great number of scarce and highly collectible issues including early  20th C sets and singles. Also a nice selection of early U.S. Zepps and airmails.
Canadian and International Buyers Welcome!
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We are members of the American Philatelic Society (APS), American Numismatic Association (ANA), SSDC,  and other professional numismatic and philatelic societies. References available upon request. Free appraisals. We purchase collections – large or small.
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Lake Forest Stamp and Coins
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 USA
Member: American Philatelic Society, American Numismatic Association, and other professional numismatic and philatelic associations.