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6c Columbus Welcomed at Barcelona single

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1893

Issuing entity

United States

6c Columbus Welcomed at Barcelona single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.3302), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 235. Dated by the museum: 1893. Medium: paper; ink (purple); gum.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Medium
paper; ink (purple); gum
Dimensions
Height x Width: 1 x 1 1/2 in. (2.54 x 3.81 cm)
Condition recorded
mint

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
National Stamp Collection
Date recorded
1893
Museum object number
1980.2493.3302
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA 235

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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