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Newspapers Periodicals 25c 1895
uncommonpre-1900

Newspapers Periodicals 25c 1895

United States · 1895 · 25¢

The stamp features an allegorical figure of Freedom, often interpreted as representing the press, with the denomination '25 CENTS' prominently displayed at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to the U.S. Newspaper and Periodical series, which were special stamps used for bulk mailings of newspapers and magazines by publishers, rather than for individual letters.

Printing Method

Engraved

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