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Saturday, May 14, 2022

1889 Effets de Commerce - Two types of cone ornaments

 

1889 Effets de Commerce

Two types of the Cone issue ornaments 

 

Left side - Type A

Cones are separated from the center cross

Right side - Type B

Cones touch or nearly touch the center cross

 

Since the 1889 Cone issue (Barefoot 50 to 55) is fairly common, it's not too difficult to acquire examples of both types.  Barefoot notes the two types, but does not give them separate numbers.  My Type B is often found printed in a darker blue.

 

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