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2c Eagle revenue stamped bank check

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

June 14, 1869

Issuing entity

United States

2c Eagle revenue stamped bank check — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2011.2005.711), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RN-B1. Dated by the museum: June 14, 1869. Medium: paper; ink (orange / black).

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Medium
paper; ink (orange / black)
Dimensions
Height x Width: 3 3/4 x 8 1/16 in. (9.5 x 20.5 cm)

Identification

Place
United States of America
Date recorded
June 14, 1869
Museum object number
2011.2005.711
Museum classification
Revenue Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA RN-B1

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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