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uncommonpre-1900
1884 Western Union Telegraph Stamp
United States · 1884 · 25¢
The stamp features the text 'WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY' prominently, with '25 CENTS' at the bottom, surrounded by decorative borders and a central design.
This stamp was issued by the Western Union Telegraph Company, a dominant American telegraph service provider, likely for internal accounting or payment for telegraph services during the late 19th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Western Union · License: Public domain
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