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- H Rate(33c) Uncle Sam's Hat single Uncle Sam's Hat single
H Rate(33c) Uncle Sam's Hat single Uncle Sam's Hat single
Object Details
- Description
- The Postal Service issued the non-denominated definitive Uncle Sam's Hat "H" stamp (33-cent) on November 9, 1998, in Washington, DC. These stamps, along with the "H" rate Weather Vane stamp, supported the new postage rate that became effective January 10, 1999.
- The "H" stamp, designed by Terry McCaffrey, was issued in various formats (panes, coils, and booklets; self-adhesive and water activated adhesives) produced by two private printing firms and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, all in the gravure process. Collectors have identified seven major varieties of the stamp.
- Reference:
- Postal Bulletin (October 8, 1998)
- 33-cent
- Issued November 9, 1998
- multicolored
- Credit line
- Copyright United States Postal Service. All rights reserved.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- November 9, 1998
- Object number
- 2002.2009.31
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink; adhesive
- Dimensions
- 2.5 x 2.5 cm (1 x 1 in.)
- Place
- United States of America
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 3264
- Topic
- Contemporary (1990-present)
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_2002.2009.31
- Usage
- Usage conditions apply
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