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USA - #35 REPAIRED Apr 17, 2016 3:51:56 GMT Mick likes this

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Post by jamesw on Apr 17, 2016 3:51:56 GMT

Couldn't believe this one when I got it home. Purchased from a gentleman at my stamp club. Gave me a discount because of the hinky right side. Filler really, but it is a #35.
On closer examination at home I saw an incredible repair job on the upper right corner.
THEY EVEN USED A PIECE OF A DIFFERENT STAMP!
Looks like they even tried to hide it with some ink lines.

I'm not even sure where the piece came from. I'm sure the guy didnt realize, but I'll be returning it. Even for filler, this is embarrassing!

Last Edit: Jul 12, 2017 18:57:09 GMT by tomiseksj

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USA - #35 REPAIRED Apr 17, 2016 12:34:07 GMT

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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 17, 2016 12:34:07 GMT

If you want to keep it as a filler, the addition will probably soak off...or you can start a new topical collection on really poor repairs.

The portion that was added doesn't appear to have come from another U.S. stamp. I wonder if any of our members will recognize the stamp that was used to make the repair.

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smauggie Member Posts: 796	USA - #35 REPAIRED Apr 21, 2016 13:58:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by smauggie on Apr 21, 2016 13:58:54 GMT Is that a US stamp or a foreign stamp that has been pasted on? Whoever it was was very determined, even tied the two together with some sort of cancel, but really had no skill whatsoever. That is a neat keepsake.

USA - #35 REPAIRED

Post by jamesw on Apr 17, 2016 3:51:56 GMT

Post by tomiseksj on Apr 17, 2016 12:34:07 GMT

Post by smauggie on Apr 21, 2016 13:58:54 GMT