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uncommonpre-1900
Jefferson Navy Dept 10c 1873
United States · 1873 · 10¢
A 10-cent official stamp for the U.S. Navy Department, featuring a portrait of Thomas Jefferson.
This stamp is part of the first series of U.S. Official stamps issued for government departments, used to frank official mail and prevent misuse of postage.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Continental Bank Note Company · License: Public domain
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