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2c Post Rider and Horse G Grill single

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1869

Issuing entity

United States

2c Post Rider and Horse G Grill single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.542), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 113. Dated by the museum: 1869. Medium: hard wove paper; ink (brown) / engraving.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

unused; perf 12

Physical characteristics

Medium
hard wove paper; ink (brown) / engraving
Dimensions
Height x Width: 7/8 x 7/8 in. (2.22 x 2.22 cm)

Design

Printer
National Bank Note Company

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
National Stamp Collection
Date recorded
1869
Museum object number
1980.2493.542
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA 113

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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