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Jefferson Memorial experimental plate proof

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Jefferson Memorial experimental plate proof

Smithsonian National Postal Museum — Bureau Plate Proofs · US · English · 1961

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LineUS
Set / seriesSmithsonian National Postal Museum — Bureau Plate Proofs
LanguageEnglish
Year1961
DateJuly 26, 1961
Kindstamp
PlaceUnited States of America
ScottUSA
Regionus
Npm recordnpm_0.309126.1319
DescriptionCertified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. These plate proofs are each unique, with the approval signatures and date. For postal scholars these plates provide important production information in the plate margin inscriptions, including guidelines, plate numbers, and initials of the siderographer, or person who created the plate from a transfer roll.
Oracle ID36595519

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Source credit: Smithsonian National Postal Museum