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Local Newspaper Stamp

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1861

Issuing entity

United States

Local Newspaper Stamp — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2001.2017.6), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 143LP5. Dated by the museum: 1861. Medium: paper; ink /.

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

One newspaper

Physical characteristics

Medium
paper; ink /
Dimensions
2.4 x 3.1 cm (15/16 x 1 1/4 in.)

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
Date recorded
1861
Museum object number
2001.2017.6
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA 143LP5

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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