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24c Washington used abroad at London on cover

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24c Washington used abroad at London on cover

Smithsonian National Postal Museum — Postage Stamps · US · English · 1861

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LineUS
Set / seriesSmithsonian National Postal Museum — Postage Stamps
LanguageEnglish
Year1861
Date1861
Kindstamp
PlaceUnited States of America
ScottUSA 37
Mediumpaper; ink
Regionus
Npm recordnpm_2008.2006.244
DescriptionThis cover is said to be addressed in Charles Dickens' handwriting. The U. S. Stamp was apparently sent to Dickens in England to ensure a reply. He put the stamp on his reply and it was canceled upon arrival in Portland, Maine.
Oracle ID36597256

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