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1c John C. Calhoun single

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1862

1c John C. Calhoun single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2004.1777), catalogued by the museum as Scott CSA 14a. Dated by the museum: 1862. Medium: thin white wove hard-surfaced paper paper; ink (shades from pale dull to deep orange); gum (transparent colorless).

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Imperforate, engraved in relief on steel, electrotyped and flat bed printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co., Ltd., London, England. Delivered in half sheets of two hundred. The central design is a portrait of John C. Calhoun, engraved by F. Joubert. The one-cent value was never issued, thus no genuinely used copies exist.

Physical characteristics

Medium
thin white wove hard-surfaced paper paper; ink (shades from pale dull to deep orange); gum (transparent colorless)
Dimensions
Height x Width: 1 1/16 x 7/8 in. (2.7 x 2.22 cm)

Identification

Place
Confederate States of America
Topic
National Stamp Collection
Date recorded
1862
Museum object number
2005.2004.1777
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottCSA 14a

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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