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3c Washington A Grill single

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1867

Issuing entity

United States

3c Washington A Grill single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.396), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 79. Dated by the museum: 1867. Depicts: George Washington, American, 1732 - 1799. Medium: paper; ink (rose) / 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 (rose) / engraving
Dimensions
Height x Width: 1 x 7/8 in. (2.54 x 2.22 cm)

Design

Depicts
George Washington, American, 1732 - 1799
Printer
National Bank Note Company

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
National Stamp Collection
Date recorded
1867
Museum object number
1980.2493.396
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA 79

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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