Newspapers Periodicals $100
United States · 1895 · $100
The stamp features a central allegorical female figure, possibly representing Liberty or Commerce, holding a tablet and stylus, flanked by classical columns. The denomination '$100' is at the bottom, with 'NEWSPAPERS PERIODICALS' at the top.
This stamp belongs to a series issued for the bulk mailing of newspapers and periodicals, reflecting the importance of print media in the late 19th century. The high denomination of $100 indicates its use for very large volumes of mail.
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