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My Lucky Penny Misprint

A one-time freelance stamp collector,
Tiny flaw, red-inked inferred branch,
One cent stamp, collectors gem,
Misprint worth six thousand,
Dealers called it rare,
Cash in my hand,
Lucky strike,
Good find,
Mine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Goldsmith Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "My Lucky Penny Misprint" write. What a fun hobby. Great/Pretty Picture... Have a blessed day/week with your win...............
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Thank you, Paula. I enjoyed my time while it lasted.
Dietrich Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Cool hobby, William. Congrats
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Thank you, Andrea, it certainly was fun.
Kitchin Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 8:37 AM
William, congratulations on your winning placement. I never realized stamps could be so valuable. A great find!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Thank you, Tania, for my placement in your contest.
Edmonds  Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM
If that’s true, lucky you… Beryl
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Twas 1999, shortly after I sold it, I lost the photocopy I made of it,
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