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12c Justice Newspaper and Periodical imprint single

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12c Justice Newspaper and Periodical imprint single

Smithsonian National Postal Museum — Postage Stamps · US · English · 1875

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LineUS
Set / seriesSmithsonian National Postal Museum — Postage Stamps
LanguageEnglish
Year1875
Date1875
Kindstamp
Year1875
PlaceUnited States of America
ScottUSA PR40
Mediumpaper; ink (pale rose)
Regionus
Npm Recordnpm_2005.2004.1557
DescriptionIn 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia the following year. Since this required a special printing, the department ordered extra copies for sale to stamp collectors.
Image SourceSmithsonian Open Access
Image LicenseCC0
Oracle ID36596486

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