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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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$2 Alexander Hamilton Beer revenue stamp single
1871
$2 Alexander Hamilton Beer revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1999.2018.468), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA REA29. Dated by the museum: 1871. Medium: paper; ink (red brown / black). Scott's REA numbers cover United States beer stamps, used to sh…
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$2 Columbus in Chains single
1893
$2 Columbus in Chains single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.1639), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 242. Dated by the museum: 1893. Depicts: Christopher Columbus, Italian, 1451 - 1506. Medium: paper; ink (brown red) / engraving.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin Passing Globe forgery single
c. 1930-1938
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin Passing Globe forgery single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.197716.4), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA C15. Dated by the museum: c. 1930-1938. Medium: paper; ink (blue). Scott's C numbers cover United States airmail stamps. This entry docume…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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$20 Documentary Conveyance revenue stamp single
1862
$20 Documentary Conveyance revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.3254.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA R98a. Dated by the museum: 1862. Medium: paper; ink (orange). Scott's R numbers cover the general (documentary) revenue stamps of the…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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$200 Documentary Internal Revenue revenue stamp single
1862
$200 Documentary Internal Revenue revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.3258.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA R102c. Dated by the museum: 1862. Medium: paper; ink (green, red). Scott's R numbers cover the general (documentary) revenue st…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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10c Pennsylvania First Federal Issue embossed revenue stamped paper on document
April, 1800
10c Pennsylvania First Federal Issue embossed revenue stamped paper on document — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.260305.201.32.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RM176. Dated by the museum: April, 1800. Medium: paper; ink (black). Scott's RM numbers cover embosse…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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10c Springfield Soldiers' Fair single
1864
10c Springfield Soldiers' Fair single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2010.2004.129), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA WV14. Dated by the museum: 1864. Medium: paper; ink. Scott's WV numbers cover the Sanitary Fair stamps of 1864, sold at charity fairs that raised m…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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10c St. Louis Bear type I postmaster provisional single
1845
10c St. Louis Bear type I postmaster provisional single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.058133.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 11X2. Dated by the museum: 1845. Medium: paper (greenish wove); ink (black). Postmaster provisionals were stamps or handstamps produ…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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14c Shanghai China surcharge on 7c Washington single
1919
14c Shanghai China surcharge on 7c Washington single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2012.311), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA K7. Dated by the museum: 1919. Medium: paper, ink (black, red), engraving, typography. Scott's K numbers cover the stamps of the Uni…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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15c Henry Clay single
1894
The object is a postage stamp catalogued under the title "15c Henry Clay single" and referenced in the Scott catalogue as Scott USA 259. In the museum classification, it is categorized under postage stamps. The record notes that identification involves comparing the design, value, colour, perforation or imperforate…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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16 2/3c Beer revenue stamp single
1866
16 2/3c Beer revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1999.2018.578), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA REA8P4. Dated by the museum: 1866. Medium: card; ink (green); engraved. Scott's REA numbers cover United States beer stamps, used to show that the fede…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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1c Alexander's Matches revenue stamp single
1864
1c Alexander's Matches revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5079.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RO2a. Dated by the museum: 1864. Medium: paper; ink (orange). Scott's RO numbers cover private die match stamps. Under the Civil War reven…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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1c J.C. Ayer and Company revenue stamp single
1863
1c J.C. Ayer and Company revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5178.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RS4e. Dated by the museum: 1863. Medium: paper; ink (black). Scott's RS numbers cover private die medicine (proprietary) stamps, printed…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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1c Washington single line watermark single
1912
The object is a postage stamp titled "1c Washington single line watermark single," catalogued under the reference Scott USA 405 and classified within the museum's collection as a postage stamp. The documentation notes that identification involves comparing the design, value, colour, perforation or imperforate margin…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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24c Curtiss Jenny invert single
May 14, 1918
24c Curtiss Jenny invert single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.217665.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA C3a. Dated by the museum: May 14, 1918. Medium: paper; ink (carmine rose and blue) / engraving; adhesive. Scott's C numbers cover United States airmail stamps.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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2c carmine Washington Type IV single
1894
2c carmine Washington Type IV single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.1675), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA unlisted. Dated by the museum: 1894. Depicts: George Washington, American, 1732 - 1799. Medium: paper; ink (carmine); adhesive / engraving.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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2c D.O. Blood & Co. City Despatch Post forgery single
1843
2c D.O. Blood & Co. City Despatch Post forgery single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2004.2019.26), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 15L5. Dated by the museum: 1843. Medium: paper; ink (black). Local posts and private letter carriers operated in American cities in…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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2c Eagle revenue stamped bank check
June 14, 1869
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). Scott's RN numbers cover revenue stamped paper: cheques, receipts and…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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2c R. &. G.A. Wright revenue stamp single
1866
2c R. &. G.A. Wright revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5399.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RT23b. Dated by the museum: 1866. Medium: paper; ink (black). Scott's RT numbers cover private die perfumery and cosmetic stamps, printed fr…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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30c Eagle Great Central Sanitary Fair single
1864
30c Eagle Great Central Sanitary Fair single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1984.0173.10524), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA WV13. Dated by the museum: 1864. Medium: paper; ink. Scott's WV numbers cover the Sanitary Fair stamps of 1864, sold at charity fairs that…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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30c Hamilton single
October 14, 1874
30c Hamilton single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.792), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 165. Dated by the museum: October 14, 1874. Depicts: Alexander Hamilton, American, 1757 - 1804. Medium: white wove paper; ink (gray black); adhesive / engraving.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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3c George W. Laird revenue stamp single
1870
3c George W. Laird revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5390.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RT14b. Dated by the museum: 1870. Medium: paper; ink (black). Scott's RT numbers cover private die perfumery and cosmetic stamps, printed from…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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3c Greenleaf and Company revenue stamp single
1864
3c Greenleaf and Company revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5127.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RO101b. Dated by the museum: 1864. Medium: paper; ink (carmine). Scott's RO numbers cover private die match stamps. Under the Civil War…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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3c Postage Due single
1879
3c Postage Due single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2011.2004.36), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA J3. Dated by the museum: 1879. Medium: paper; ink (brown). Scott's J numbers cover postage due stamps, applied by the post office to underpaid mail to show the amou…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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3c Washington City Despatch local post stamp
1842
3c Washington City Despatch local post stamp — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2001.2001.330), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 40L1. Dated by the museum: 1842. Medium: paper; ink (engraved); adhesive. Local posts and private letter carriers operated in American citie…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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5c A. Dougherty revenue stamp single
1866
5c A. Dougherty revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5409.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RU4b. Dated by the museum: 1866. Medium: paper; ink (blue). Scott's RU numbers cover private die playing card stamps, used by card makers to seal…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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5c American Letter Mail Co. forgery single
1844
5c American Letter Mail Co. forgery single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2004.2019.12), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 5L3. Dated by the museum: 1844. Medium: paper; ink (blue). Local posts and private letter carriers operated in American cities in the nineteent…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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5c Lawrence and Cohen revenue stamp single
1865
5c Lawrence and Cohen revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5415.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RU11b. Dated by the museum: 1865. Medium: paper; ink (green). Scott's RU numbers cover private die playing card stamps, used by card makers…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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5c Providence, RI provisional, single
1846
5c Providence, RI provisional, single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.260305.151.10.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 10X1. Dated by the museum: 1846. Medium: paper(yellowish white); ink (gray black ). Postmaster provisionals were stamps or handstamps produced…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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5c Washington New York postmaster provisional ACM signed single
1845-1846
5c Washington New York postmaster provisional ACM signed single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.260305.151.9.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 9X1. Dated by the museum: 1845-1846. Depicts: George Washington, American, 1732 - 1799. Medium: paper (bluish wove); in…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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5c Washington Newspaper and Periodical single
1865
5c Washington Newspaper and Periodical single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2004.1525), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA PR1. Dated by the museum: 1865. Medium: paper; ink (dark blue)/ engraving. Scott's PR numbers cover the newspaper and periodical stamps is…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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60c Justice Newspaper and Periodical imprint single
1875
60c Justice Newspaper and Periodical imprint single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2004.1561), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA PR44. Dated by the museum: 1875. Medium: paper; ink (pale rose). Scott's PR numbers cover the newspaper and periodical stamps issued…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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6c Post Office Department single
1873
6c Post Office Department single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2010.2004.131), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA O50. Dated by the museum: 1873. Medium: paper; ink (black). Scott's O numbers cover official stamps, issued from 1873 to individual federal departments…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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7c War Department Official Edwin Stanton single
1873
7c War Department Official Edwin Stanton single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.203453(1).23.28.3), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA O87. Dated by the museum: 1873. Medium: paper; ink (rose) / engraved. Scott's O numbers cover official stamps, issued from 1873 to…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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9c salmon red Franklin single
1912
9c salmon red Franklin single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2001.134), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 415. Dated by the museum: 1912. Medium: paper; ink; gum. The place recorded is United States of America; it is catalogued under United States. The holding…
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scanned April 2005 by User:Stan Shebs
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Columbian Exposition issue
1893
The Columbian Issue, commonly known as the Columbians, is a series of sixteen postage stamps produced for the United States Post Office to commemorate the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Recognised as the first commemorative stamp series released by the United States, the stamps were manufactur…
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing; Imaging and composite photo by Gwillhickers; U.S. Post Office; Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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First United States airmail issue
1918
The first United States airmail issue consists of postage stamps issued in 1918 specifically to prepay postage for newly established scheduled domestic airmail service. Designed by Clair Aubrey Huston, the stamp was created to meet a 24-cent rate established for inaugural air routes connecting Washington, D.C., Phil…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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Hunt's Remedy trade card
c. 1862
Hunt's Remedy trade card — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2012.2015.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RS56. Dated by the museum: c. 1862. Medium: paper; ink. Scott's RS numbers cover private die medicine (proprietary) stamps, printed from dies owned by patent-medi…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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Local Newspaper Stamp
1861
Local Newspaper Stamp — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2001.2017.6), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 143LP5. Dated by the museum: 1861. Medium: paper; ink /. Local posts and private letter carriers operated in American cities in the nineteenth century alongside the…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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Local Postage Stamp
1861
Local Postage Stamp — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2001.2017.5), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 143L6. Dated by the museum: 1861. Medium: paper; ink ( ); adhesive /. Local posts and private letter carriers operated in American cities in the nineteenth century alo…
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New Orleans, Louisiana, postmaster provisional forgery
1861-1865
New Orleans, Louisiana, postmaster provisional forgery — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2006.2004.187), catalogued by the museum as Scott CSA 62X3. Dated by the museum: 1861-1865. Medium: paper; ink. Postmaster provisionals were stamps or handstamps produced by individual…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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Post Office seal
c. 1889
Post Office seal — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2011.2004.17), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA OX7. Dated by the museum: c. 1889. Medium: paper; ink (bistre brown). Scott's OX numbers cover Post Office Department official seals, used to seal registered letters and…
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James St. John
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Presidential series definitive stamps
1938-1954
The Presidential series, also known as the Presidential Issue or Prexies, is a group of definitive postage stamps issued in 1938 by the United States Post Office to meet everyday postal needs. Totalling 32 stamps, it was the largest definitive series released by the postal administration up to that time. The series…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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Revenue Stamp
1881
Revenue Stamp — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1999.2018.433), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RB19. Dated by the museum: 1881. Medium: paper; adhesive. Scott's RB numbers cover proprietary revenue stamps, used on medicines, perfumery, matches and similar goods taxe…
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© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Stamps — Artists for Victory stamps, USA, 1943
1943
Stamps in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number E.1938-2004), made in USA, dated 1943. The museum's brief description reads: Sheet of 50 perforated World War II poster stamps. Issued by Artists for Victory. USA, 1943. Museum description: Sheet of 50 stamps reproducing American Second World War poster…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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TASCO T6 Confederate stamp facsimile single
1941
TASCO T6 Confederate stamp facsimile single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2011.2005.867), catalogued by the museum as Scott CSA 6. Dated by the museum: 1941. Medium: paper; ink. Stamps of the Confederate States of America were issued between 1861 and 1865 for mail with…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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Undenom Allen's City Dispatch single
1882
Undenom Allen's City Dispatch single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2004.2019.6), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 3L3. Dated by the museum: 1882. Medium: paper (yellow); ink (red). Local posts and private letter carriers operated in American cities in the nineteen…
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United States Post Office Department; scanned April 2005 by User:Stan Shebs
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United States First Issue, 1847
1847
The United States First Issue of 1847 is the first general issue of adhesive postage stamps authorized for nationwide postal service by the United States government post office. Released on July 1, 1847, the issue consists of two line-engraved, imperforate stamps: a five-cent denomination depicting Benjamin Franklin…
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