Newspapers Periodicals $48 1875
United States · 1875 · $48
The stamp features a classical allegorical figure, possibly representing commerce or communication, with 'NEWSPAPERS' and 'PERIODICALS' prominently displayed, along with the denomination '$48'. The design is intricate and typical of 19th-century US engraving.
This stamp was part of a series issued by the United States Post Office Department for the prepayment of postage on bulk shipments of newspapers and periodicals, a system in place from 1865 to 1898. The high denomination of $48 indicates its use for very large quantities of mail, reflecting the significant volume of printed matter circulated at the time.
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