8c William T. Sherman single

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1894

Issuing entity

8c William T. Sherman single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2001.39), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 257. Dated by the museum: 1894. Medium: unwatermarked paper; ink (violet brown); gum.

Evidence at a glance

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

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Physical characteristics

Medium: unwatermarked paper; ink (violet brown); gum
Condition recorded: Unused

Identification

Place: United States of America
Topic: U.S. Stamps
Date recorded: 1894
Museum object number: 2005.2001.39
Museum classification: Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

ScottUSA 257

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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