Double Print Error Precancel - Scott #584 / #658 - 1½ Cent Harding - Philadelphia PA

Scott #584 / #658 – 1½¢ Harding – Philadelphia, PA Bureau Precancel

Double-Struck Vertical Shift – EFO Variety

Overview

A genuine 1½¢ Warren G. Harding stamp from the Fourth Bureau Issue showing a clearly visible double-struck Bureau precancel from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The second impression is vertically shifted, creating a distinct doubling of the bars and text.

What Makes This Precancel Stamp Notable

• Two separate precancel impressions are visible

• The second impression shows noticeable vertical misalignment

• Fully readable "PHILADELPHIA. PA." Town & Local Cancelation

• Overprint consistent with Bureau-applied styles of the period

• A solid example of a double-struck precancel that collectors value

Technical Details

Denomination: 1½¢ (One and One-Half Cents)
Issue Series: Fourth Bureau Issue (1926–1931)
Possible Scott Numbers:
• #584 – Flat Plate, Perf 11
• #658 – Rotary Press, Perf 11
Precancel Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Variety Type: Double-struck Bureau precancel with vertical shift
Collector Interest: Bureau precancels, EFO varieties, Harding issues, Fourth Bureau material

Collector Appeal

A clean, visually clear double impression suitable for collectors who enjoy printing varieties and Bureau overprint differences. Each double-struck precancel shows its own character, and this example offers strong readability and a well-defined shift.