New York Postmaster's Provisional Stamp
United States · 1845 · 5¢
The stamp features a bust portrait of George Washington in an oval frame, with 'POST OFFICE' above and 'NEW YORK' below. The denomination '5 CENTS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
This stamp is one of the earliest forms of postage stamps in the United States, issued by the New York City postmaster before the U.S. federal government began issuing its own stamps in 1847. It represents a crucial transitional period in American postal history.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Image: Post Office · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Off-center or visible wear
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