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24c Washington used abroad at London on cover
Object Details
- Description
- This 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.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- 1861
- Object number
- 2008.2006.244
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 2 11/16 x 4 13/16 in. (6.83 x 12.22 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 37
- Topic
- Harry L. Jefferys Collection
- National Stamp Collection
- U.S. Stamps
- Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
- U.S. Classics
- Record ID
- npm_2008.2006.244
- Usage
- CC0
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