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- 1c USPO Despatch carrier stamp on cover
1c USPO Despatch carrier stamp on cover
Object Details
- Description
- This is a 3c single and 1c USPO Despatch carrier stamp used on cover from Kensington, Pa. to Washington, DC.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- c. 1851
- Object number
- 2008.2006.162
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (dull red/blue); engraving
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 2 3/4 x 5 1/8 in. (6.99 x 13.02 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 LO2
- Topic
- Harry L. Jefferys Collection
- National Stamp Collection
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_2008.2006.162
- Usage
- CC0
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