Providence R.I. Postmaster Provisional
United States · 1846 · 5 cents
A rectangular stamp featuring the text 'U.S. POST OFFICE' at the top, 'PROVIDENCE R.I.' prominently in the center, and '5 CENTS' at the bottom, all enclosed within an ornate frame.
This is a Postmaster Provisional stamp, issued by the postmaster of Providence, Rhode Island, before the first general issue of U.S. stamps in 1847. These local issues were created to prepay postage in specific cities.
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