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Fort Delaware POW Cover
United States · 1864 · 3¢
A Civil War-era postal cover from Fort Delaware, featuring a 3-cent US stamp depicting George Washington, with a 'Prisoner's Letter' marking.
This cover originates from Fort Delaware, a major Union prison camp during the American Civil War, offering a glimpse into the postal communication of prisoners of war in 1864.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott65
Image: (former) Confederate Post Office · License: Public domain
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