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US 1879 3-cent George Washington Definitive
United States · 1879 · 3¢
A 3-cent green definitive stamp featuring a profile bust of George Washington, used on an advertising cover for Salamander Works, New York.
This stamp is part of the US Bank Note Issues, a series of definitive stamps widely used for everyday postal services in the late 19th century, reflecting the era's standard mail rates.
Printing Method
Engraved
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