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United States 1895 Newspapers & Periodicals $20
very rarepre-1900

United States 1895 Newspapers & Periodicals $20

United States · 1895 · $20

The stamp features an allegorical female figure, possibly representing Commerce or Journalism, holding a tablet and stylus, flanked by the words 'NEWSPAPERS' and 'PERIODICALS' at the top and the denomination '$20' at the bottom.

Issued for bulk mailing of newspapers and periodicals, these high-denomination stamps facilitated the significant volume of print media distribution in the late 19th century United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottPR115

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