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uncommonpre-1900
George Washington 5 Cents Newspaper Stamp
United States · 1865 · 5 cents
A large format 5-cent stamp featuring a detailed portrait of George Washington, designed for the bulk mailing of newspapers and periodicals.
Issued in the immediate post-Civil War period, this stamp was part of a series specifically created for the prepayment of postage on newspapers and periodicals, highlighting the significant role of print media in 19th-century America.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottPR1
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