1918-20 $2.00 Franklin, Unwatermarked, Perf. 11, Set of 2 Stamps

Own a Scarce Color Error
That Went Undiscovered for Two Years!

These stamps have a direct link to World War I and are both scarce today.  Plus, you can own them in mint never-hinged condition with fine centering.  That’s especially remarkable for these century old bi-color stamps.  Read on for the whole story...

Rush to Meet World War I Dem...  more

Own a Scarce Color Error
That Went Undiscovered for Two Years!

These stamps have a direct link to World War I and are both scarce today.  Plus, you can own them in mint never-hinged condition with fine centering.  That’s especially remarkable for these century old bi-color stamps.  Read on for the whole story...

Rush to Meet World War I Demands Leads to Color Error

In 1918, US relief agencies and individuals sent food, clothing, machine parts, and valuable Liberty Bonds to war-torn Europe.  Printed in orange red and black, the 1918 $2 Franklin (#523) paid the postage for countless heavy packages crossing the Atlantic.

Then in 1920, the $2 Franklin (#547) appeared with a carmine frame.  Many thought this was an error.  However, an investigation revealed the 1918 stamp was the error.  By this time, many of the 60,000 orange red stamps had already been used and discarded.  US #547 is scarce by today’s standards as well, with fewer than 800,000 issued. 

Get both stamps with seldom-seen fine centering and compare the colors yourself.