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"United States Continued Private Offices Postage Stamps"

$5,000
£3,790.19
€4,420.38
CA$7,176.37
A$7,235.17
CHF 4,119.80
MX$87,946.54
NOK 48,632.20
SEK 48,492.59
DKK 33,041.81

About the Item

Rare 19th century early United States 'Private Offices' postage stamps 43 hand-affixed on elaborate calligraphy sheet acquired by George Cary of Buffalo, N.Y. who was a cousin of US Postmaster General Wilson S Bissell (1893-1895) Art Sz: 12"H x 9"W Frame Sz: 17"H x 14"W
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Bristol, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0222641stDibs: LU1260113174782

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