$2 Wells, Fargo and Co. single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1861
Issuing entity
United States$2 Wells, Fargo and Co. single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2001.2017.2), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 143L1. Dated by the museum: 1861. Medium: paper; ink ( ); adhesive /.
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
$2.00
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; ink ( ); adhesive /
- Dimensions
- 2.6 x 2.3 cm (1 x 7/8 in.)
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
- Date recorded
- 1861
- Museum object number
- 2001.2017.2
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 143L1
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.