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rarepre-1900
1863 Hussey's Post Special Delivery
United States · 1863 · 10¢
An imperforate stamp featuring 'HUSSEY'S POST' at the top, 'SPECIAL MESSAGE' in the center, and '10 CENTS' at the bottom, printed in gold on a green background.
This stamp was issued by Hussey's Special Message Post, a private local post operating in the United States during a period when private carriers supplemented official postal services, particularly for special delivery.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott87LE2
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