03-06-2026, 04:32 PM
I'll volunteer!
Here are two of the same stamp, the USA, 1893, Columbian stamp (Scott #231).
Note the arrow pointing to the hat of one person in the crowd.
The top stamp shows the brim of the hat solid, this is a "normal" version of this stamp.
The bottom stamp shows the brim of the hat "broken" as if a bite was taken out of it. The bottom stamp is called the "Broken Hat".
scott-231-1893-2-cents-columbian.jpg (Size: 153.83 KB / Downloads: 16)
This was caused by a printing plate flaw, and is very collectable and fun to find!
Anything to add?
Here are two of the same stamp, the USA, 1893, Columbian stamp (Scott #231).
Note the arrow pointing to the hat of one person in the crowd.
The top stamp shows the brim of the hat solid, this is a "normal" version of this stamp.
The bottom stamp shows the brim of the hat "broken" as if a bite was taken out of it. The bottom stamp is called the "Broken Hat".
scott-231-1893-2-cents-columbian.jpg (Size: 153.83 KB / Downloads: 16)
This was caused by a printing plate flaw, and is very collectable and fun to find!
Anything to add?
Happy stamping,
Barbara
Barbara