50c Recall of Columbus single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
February 8, 1893
Issuing entity
United States50c Recall of Columbus single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2001.33), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 240. Dated by the museum: February 8, 1893. Medium: paper; ink; gum.
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.
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; ink; gum
- Condition recorded
- unused
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- U.S. Stamps
- Date recorded
- February 8, 1893
- Museum object number
- 2005.2001.33
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 240
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.