5c Rose error (505), fine single, well-tied by Gary, Ind. Oct. 12, 1917 duplex pmk. on buff P.O. Dept. penalty envelope to Concordia College, Oak Park, Ill., "Official Business" imprint lined out and a name added to the return address, possible non-philatelic usage (used only seven months after discovery of the error), but all usages on cover are very scarce, fine, Scott retail $1,500.00 photo
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5c Rose error (505), fine single, well-tied by Gary, Ind. Oct. 12, 1917 duplex pmk. on buff P.O. Dept. penalty envelope to Concordia College, Oak Park, Ill., "Official Business" imprint lined out and a name added to the return address, possible non-philatelic usage (used only seven months after discovery of the error), but all usages on cover are very scarce, fine, Scott retail $1,500.00 photo

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5c Rose error (505), fine single, well-tied by Gary, Ind. Oct. 12, 1917 duplex pmk. on buff P.O. Dept. penalty envelope to Concordia College, Oak Park, Ill., "Official Business" imprint lined out and a name added to the return address, possible non-philatelic usage (used only seven months after discovery of the error), but all usages on cover are very scarce, fine, Scott retail $1,500.00 photo
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