US Locals - Walker's Penny Post Bogus

There is no evidence that this was an actual  mall service. 

The bogus stamps were advertised and sold by S. Allan Taylor

The original design may however be by Joseph. J. Casey.

Type 1

- Probably from Casey

- Long right foot extension on the R

- Common blotch above the arrowhead and dash over feathers

- Bend in outside right frame line

- The top arm of the top E is short

- The P in PENNY has a short top loop

Type 2

- This is the first of the Taylor bogus and it does not appear to be common

- The right outside frame line is normal

- The top E is normal

- There is no tail on the R

Type 3

- A second Taylor issue which is also not common

- The R has a long curl o the right foot

Type 4

- This is the most common of the Taylor issues

- It appears to be a worn die of the Type 3

- The first N in PENNY is always broken