3c Steam Locomotive G Grill single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1869
Issuing entity
United States3c Steam Locomotive G Grill single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.547), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 114. Dated by the museum: 1869. Medium: hard wove paper; ink (ultramarine) / 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
- hard wove paper; ink (ultramarine) / engraving
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 x 1 in. (2.54 x 2.54 cm)
Design
- Printer
- National Bank Note Company
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- Technology & Inventions
- Date recorded
- 1869
- Museum object number
- 1980.2493.547
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 114
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.