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30c Hamilton single

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

October 14, 1874

Issuing entity

United States

30c Hamilton single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.792), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 165. Dated by the museum: October 14, 1874. Depicts: Alexander Hamilton, American, 1757 - 1804. Medium: white wove paper; ink (gray black); adhesive / engraving.

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Physical characteristics

Medium
white wove paper; ink (gray black); adhesive / engraving

Identification

Place
United States of America
Museum object number
1980.2493.792
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA 165

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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