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1c Franklin War Department single

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1879

Issuing entity

United States

1c Franklin War Department single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2008.2006.552), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA O114. Dated by the museum: 1879. Medium: paper; ink (rose red)/ engraving.

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 (rose red)/ engraving
Dimensions
Height x Width: 1 1/8 x 15/16 in. (2.86 x 2.38 cm)

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
Harry L. Jefferys Collection
Date recorded
1879
Museum object number
2008.2006.552
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA O114

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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