Winfield Scott 1870 Issue
United States · 1870 · 24¢
The stamp features a portrait of General Winfield Scott in an oval frame, set against a detailed background. The denomination '24' is displayed in the upper corners, and 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top.
This stamp is part of the 1870-71 Bank Note Issue, which replaced the controversial 1869 Pictorial Issue. It honors Winfield Scott, a distinguished American military general who served in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and briefly at the start of the Civil War.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain
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