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15c Abraham Lincoln single

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1866

Issuing entity

United States

15c Abraham Lincoln single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.284), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 77. Dated by the museum: 1866. Depicts: Abraham Lincoln, American, 1809 - 1865. Medium: paper; ink (black) / engraving.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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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 (black) / engraving
Dimensions
Height x Width: 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. (2.86 x 2.22 cm)

Design

Depicts
Abraham Lincoln, American, 1809 - 1865
Printer
National Bank Note Company

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
National Stamp Collection
Date recorded
1866
Museum object number
1980.2493.284
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA 77

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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