FREE: 1 1/2¢ Harding, 'Bureau' Pre-Cancel: PERU IND.

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On Scott #598, this is an example of a US Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Pre-Cancel: PERU IND.
[1 of 76 different 'Bureau' pre-cancels on this stamp]
These had been tested in several cities and were designed to reduce handling and to speed -up the mail. A special permit is required for use of these by the public (except for such notable examples as the 1969 6-cent Christmas stamp (designed by Stevan Dohanos) and later Christmas mail issues).

Definitive Issue of 1923-29
1 1/2 Cent - President Warren G. Harding
(beginning: March 19, 1925) Scott #598
Rotary press printed coil stamp - Perf. 10 Vertically

Condition: In the early 1950's, I found this in the back of my grandfather's office drawer.
It appeared to be an un-used stamp folded onto and adhered to itself.
It did not seem to have been used for mailing.
(This was my first attempt to rescue such a stamp.)
It retains partial but quite disturbed glue.
However, it is deeply creased.