1962 Dag Hammarskjold Plate Block Yellow Invert Plate Block Of 4 4c Stamps - Sc 1204 - MNH -CX858
THIS IS A PLATE BLOCK OF 4 STAMPS AS PICTURED. ~ On November 16, 1962 in Washington DC; this reprint of the Dag Hammarskjold #1203 stamps was issued, it is the same stamp as #1203, except on this stamp the yellow was inverted during the printing process. It has been called the Day's Folly (Postmaster General J. Edward Day) who after being informed of the error ordered the intentional printing of more stamps with the error as to prevent people from profiting from the Post Office Department mistake.
These are real USPS postage stamps that are accepted by the USA Postal Service as payment for mail posted in the USA however the total rates on the stamps posted must equal or exceed the current appropriate postal mailing rate or extra postage must be paid.
The stamp set shown in the picture is a stock photo and is likely not a picture of the exact stamp set you will receive and it may differ in plate number and/or orientation. However the item you will receive will be similar including having a plate number (if one is present in the photos) and the same number of stamps. Stamps titled as MNH, OG will have no significant creases or unnatural gum disturbances unless otherwise noted.