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uncommonpre-1900
Daniel Webster 10 Cents 1870 Issue
United States · 1870 · 10 Cents
The stamp features a portrait of Daniel Webster, an American statesman, facing left within an ornate rectangular frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top and 'TEN CENTS' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the 1870 Bank Note Issue, a series that replaced earlier issues and featured portraits of prominent American figures. Daniel Webster was a key figure in American politics during the antebellum period.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain
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