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Article 379: U.S. 1869 3 cents stamp

It is rare for a 19th century stamp to depict something other than a numeral or a royal subject. This stamp is in select company with other 19th century topical designs. It is grilled to counter reuse. The grill is barely visible in the back scan to the upper right.

 

 

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