5c American Letter Mail Co. forgery single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1844
5c American Letter Mail Co. forgery single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2004.2019.12), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 5L3. Dated by the museum: 1844. Medium: paper; ink (blue).
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
Forgery A of USA Scott 5L3
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; ink (blue)
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 1/8 x 1 in. (2.8 x 2.5 cm)
Identification
- Place
- Research required
- Topic
- U.S. Stamps
- Date recorded
- 1844
- Museum object number
- 2004.2019.12
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 5L3
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.