{"product_id":"cornwells-madison-square-post-scott-160l1-hussey-forgery-period-local-cinderella","title":"Cornwells Madison Square Post Scott 160L1 Hussey Forgery Period Local Cinderella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA highly collectible example of one of the best-documented forgeries in the entire field of United States local stamps - the Hussey forgery of Cornwell's Madison Square Post Office, Scott 160L1, printed in pink\/rose on white paper, imperforate as produced, featuring the portrait of George Washington in the characteristic oval vignette design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis forgery has a precise and well-recorded provenance: it was printed by Thomas Woods in 1866, commissioned by George Hussey, with a documented print run of 3,000 copies. Unlike the majority of period local forgeries which can only be attributed to \"probably Taylor\" or similar general attributions, this is a specifically identified production - a named printer, a named commissioner, and a known year. That specificity makes it one of the more interesting and documentable forgeries in the US locals field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCornwell's Madison Square Post Office\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCornwell's Post Office operated in the Madison Square area of New York City in the mid-19th century, one of dozens of private local posts that flourished in American cities during the era before the federal government established free city delivery. The stamp features a portrait of George Washington - a common motif for local post stamps of the period. The genuine stamp is rare; the Hussey forgeries are the examples most commonly encountered by collectors today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hussey\/Thomas Woods forgery of this stamp is documented in the Lyons Identifier for Carriers, Locals, Fakes, Forgeries and Bogus Posts of the United States and in the Carriers and Locals Society Farrell Collection at pennypost.org. The Penny Post journal has also published dedicated research on Scott 160L1.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImperforate on all sides. Partial original gum with period-appropriate yellowing. The reverse also shows a partial impression of another stamp design in brown on yellow - the origin and age of this impression are unknown and buyers should examine the back scan carefully and draw their own conclusions. Front is clean with no thins or tears visible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold as what it is: the documented 1866 Hussey\/Thomas Woods forgery of Cornwell's Madison Square Post Office, Scott 160L1. An outstanding addition to any collection of US locals, philatelic forgeries, or New York City postal history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe try to name any major flaws in the description that may not be obvious from the images but there could be unobserved or minor flaws that go unnamed. Please look closely at scans to verify condition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny catalog prices specified in the title of this listing are from the current Scott catalog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe item(s) shown in the photo is an unmodified image of the exact item the buyer will receive unless otherwise noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor international shipments similar size\/weight items ship free if you pay postage for this one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease use scans to verify any suggested Scott # as sometimes mistakes are made. If you notice an error please let us know so it can be corrected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem will be shipped with plastic wrapping and cardboard to help guard against shipping damage or water damage. No hassle returns available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered by Vegas Stamps and Hobbies, Inc. Of Saint Petersburg, FL. 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