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$2 James Madison single

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1895

Issuing entity

United States

$2 James Madison single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2001.47), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 277. Dated by the museum: 1895. 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
1895
Museum object number
2005.2001.47
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA 277

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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