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James Garfield, 1898 Issue
commonpre-1900

James Garfield, 1898 Issue

United States · 1898 · 6c

A dark purple stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of James A. Garfield, the 20th U.S. President, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above and 'SIX CENTS' below.

This stamp is part of the 1898 Bureau Issue, a definitive series depicting U.S. presidents and other notable figures, replacing earlier issues and standardizing stamp designs.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott280

Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain

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