3c Washington City Despatch local post stamp

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1842

Issuing entity

3c Washington City Despatch local post stamp — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2001.2001.330), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 40L1. Dated by the museum: 1842. Medium: paper; ink (engraved); adhesive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources: 1
Photograph views: 1
Catalogue references: 1

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Physical characteristics

Medium: paper; ink (engraved); adhesive
Dimensions: Height x Width: 1 x 1 1/4 in. (2.54 x 3.18 cm)

Identification

Place: New York
Topic: American Expansion (1800-1860)
Date recorded: 1842
Museum object number: 2001.2001.330
Museum classification: Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

ScottUSA 40L1

Research required

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