THE 1874 "CONTRA SELLO" ISSUE
First Volcano Issue of 1867 Handstamped in Black
With Circular "CONTRA SELLO / 1874".
Handstamped Applied to Prevent Circulation of
Stolen Stamps
Illustrating the two types of handstamped together
with errors from the only known
complete set of 4 values sheets of the Type I
handstamped.
Usage of the Type I handstamped is highlighted
with the largest recorded usage
of the 1 real value. The most important cover
of El Salvador is also included
in this section, showing the largest recorded
usage of the 4 reales. This item is also
the only recorded registered cover for the issue
with the only recorded cover
with the double handstamped error.
The Type II handstamped is highlighted with the
largest recorded usage of the 1/2 real
issue and the only known "CONTRA SELLO"
issue canceled in Panama.