E7 Special Delivery “Merry Widow” MH

$40.00

10¢ green Helmet of Mercury special delivery stamp, Scott E7, “Merry Widow” references a style of large-brimmed, heavily beplumed hats, which became known forever after as Merry Widow hats. British actress Lily Elsie took up the role of the Merry Widow on the London boards in 1907. These hats resembled the Helmet of Mercury on this stamp.

Additional information

Scott Number

E7
Condition

VF, MH
Denomination

10c
Catalog Value

72.50
SKU: E7-3 Category: Tag:

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