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4c ultramarine Fleet of Columbus single

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1893

Issuing entity

United States

4c ultramarine Fleet of Columbus single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.1615), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 233. Dated by the museum: 1893. Medium: paper; ink (ultramarine) / engraving.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Medium
paper; ink (ultramarine) / engraving
Condition recorded
mint

Design

Printer
American Bank Note Company

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
U.S. Stamps
Date recorded
1893
Museum object number
1980.2493.1615
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA 233

Research required

  • Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.
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