1902 US STAMP 319 a Lake Shade Type I APS Certified 1 A TRUE US POSTAL RARITY Not the common variety !!!!!!!! Start Price USD 250,000.00 Current Price USD 250,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 24, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Location Ocean Springs, Mississippi See more about '1902 US STAMP 319 a Lake Shade Type I APS Certified 1' Description 1902 WASHINGTON 2c used US Postage Stamp "319 a Lake Shade Type I " APS Certified !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please be aware this is NOT a "319a" !!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a " 319a LAKE SHADE TYPE I " Read below for more information if you are not familiar with this stamp!   Scott # 319 a Lake Shade Type I 1902 Washington 2 c US Postage Stamp Used Certified by The American Philatelic Society 1988 Please as you read also pick up ANY copy of the Scott Catalogue Look this number up in the book and you will find that it DOES NOT have a price beside this stamp. A LETTER IS ALSO CONTAINED from Mercer Bristow of APS explaining the uniqueness of this stamp. Many have questioned if one even existed. Then to find a used one that the cancellation did not cover the type I area makes it even more special. Check the population reports for PSE and PF neither show they have EVER certified a 319a Lake Shade Type I . If you are looking for a TRUE RARITY  ...THIS IS IT !  SERIOUS OFFERS ACCEPTED This design was the result of complaints about the "overly" ornate design of the original two cent stamp of the 1902 Series. Although this stamp is engraved "Series of 1902",  it did not appear in circulation until 1903. It could have just as easily been given the Scott Number "301A", but was given its own catalog number "319" then letters follow plus the color variety. Technically, it belongs with the Series of 1902 definitives. Over 20 billion of this stamp were printed and it is quite common, but there are over one hundred distinguishable shades of red and carmine and many plate varieties, making it an interesting stamp for specialists. All of these stamps were printed on double-lined watermarked paper.    Scott 319 a - The leaf runs all the way to the left margin. NOTICE the gap in the left frame line. This is, therefore, a TYPE I stamp. Since the color is lake it is a 319 a + Type I = Scott# "319 a LAKE SHADE Type I" Several payment forms are available: Through PAYPAL. I offer a 7 DAY RETURN POLICY. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your item for whatever reason less original shipping insurance and handling costs. Please notify me by E-BAY message of your intention to return the item for a refund. All Refunds are for item price only less original shipping handling and insurance costs. I offer Shipping & Handling discounts when you purchase another item within a reasonable amount of time. Once you make your first purchase, if you plan on making another purchase. Please WAIT FOR A COMBINED ITEM INVOICE to be eligible for a combined S/H discount. All items that are combined must be payed for at the same time, on one invoice. I DO NOT try and PROFIT off of S/H like may people you find. I guarantee all the items to be as described. Return Policy: You may return the item for any reason if you are unsatisfied within 7 days. For this item special payments can be arranged including payment escrow. Please contact me with all you needs and terms. Shipping and handling are listed in several ways so you'll get your item FAST! & SAFE! PLEASE CONTACT me with any and all questions!~  PLEASE CONTACT me with any and all questions!~ On Nov-24-08 at 07:51:23 PST, seller added the following information: Place a Bid!