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American Bank Note Company

10-cent Special Delivery plate proof
10-cent special delivery stamp of 1888

In 1879 the American Bank Note Company absorbed Continental and became the primary printer of U.S. stamps until 1894. The 10-cent special delivery stamp of 1888 was printed by American Bank Note.

 

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