5c Jefferson single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1861
Issuing entity
United States5c Jefferson single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.234), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 67. Dated by the museum: 1861. Depicts: Thomas Jefferson, American, 1743 - 1826. Medium: paper; ink (buff) / engraving.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
unused; perf 12.
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; ink (buff) / engraving
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 1/16 x 7/8 in. (2.7 x 2.22 cm)
Design
- Depicts
- Thomas Jefferson, American, 1743 - 1826
- Printer
- National Bank Note Company
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- National Stamp Collection
- Date recorded
- 1861
- Museum object number
- 1980.2493.234
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 67
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.