The upcoming Regency auction to be held at StampShow in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will have a rare Scott #905b Los Angeles precancel up for grabs. Bidding starts at $375.00, with 2005 Scott catalog value at $500.00 in italics. 905b is the rare purple shade variety of the 3c Win the War stamp of 1942. The stamp was normally a violet shade. You can view the stamp below, as well as at this link (lot 733), where you can also bid on the stamp (registration required).
