Mexico 20th Century Issues 1914, "Correo Transitorio", a group of

Mexico 20th Century Issues 1914, "Correo Transitorio", a group of four archival items for the specialist: the extraordinary original drawing, on heavy card; the First Print of the stamp, on large card; and two light blue die proofs, one with "82" in red. The original drawing for this stamp is on "Scratch Board", with technical notes on the back, and a manuscript note on the front reading: "This is the original drawing by A. Blanc of Philadelphia, PA, of the Mexican stamp No. 369. Stamps were printed by the W.M. Linn Sons Company of Columbus, Ohio." (Signed) George W. Linn. The First Print is the size of a large die proof, with the image in brown, and bears a typed note: "This is the first print, the engraver's proof, made by the Terry Engraving Company of Columbus, Ohio, from the drawing of the 5c. stamp, Scott No. 369. The design was drawn by Mr. A. Blanc of Philadelphia, PA." (Signed in manuscript) George W. Linn. An archival bend, barely visible. Scott 357 var.

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