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- 2c Andrew Jackson Justice Department special printing single
2c Andrew Jackson Justice Department special printing single
Object Details
- Description
- In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia the following year. Since this required a special printing, the department ordered extra copies for sale to stamp collectors.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- 1875
- Object number
- 2011.2004.26
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (purple)
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 1/8 x 1 in. (2.86 x 2.54 cm)
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- On View
- Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA O26S
- Topic
- National Stamp Collection
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_2011.2004.26
- Usage
- CC0
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