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- 2c John Adams approved large die proof
2c John Adams approved large die proof
Object Details
- Description
- This is a 2c John Adams (Presidential Issue) die proof, originally attached by staples to certified plate proof 21893 as a reference copy for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to verify approved color red, ink R-131-R, dated January 9, 1939.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- June 3, 1938
- Object number
- 0.242263.3045
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Type
- Bureau Plate Proofs
- Medium
- paper; ink (rose carmine) / engraving
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 8 x 6 in. (20.32 x 15.24 cm)
- Place
- United States of America
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- On View
- Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 806
- Topic
- National Stamp Collection
- Record ID
- npm_0.242263.3045
- Usage
- CC0
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