St. Louis Postmaster's Provisional 10 Cent Stamp
United States · 1845 · 10¢
The stamp features the Coat of Arms of Missouri, supported by two bears, with the Latin motto 'Salus populi suprema lex esto'. It is printed in black on pale green paper.
This is a rare postmaster's provisional stamp, issued locally before the U.S. federal government began issuing its own stamps in 1847. These provisionals were essential for pre-paying postage in specific cities.
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Lithography
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Image: St. Louis MO Post Office · License: Public domain
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