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1883 2c Washington, Red Brown, Soft Paper, Perf. 12

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U.S. #210
1883 2¢ Washington


Issued: October 1, 1883
Quantity issued:
 4,490,699,200 (estimate)
Printed by: American Bank Note Company
Method: Flat plate
Watermark: None
Perforation: 12
Color: Red brown

 

In March 1883, Congress passed an act which lowered the First Class mail rate from 3¢ per half ounce to 2¢ per half ounce, thus creating the need for this stamp. The new lower rate dramatically increased the volume of mail.

U.S. #210
1883 2¢ Washington


Issued: October 1, 1883
Quantity issued:
 4,490,699,200 (estimate)
Printed by: American Bank Note Company
Method: Flat plate
Watermark: None
Perforation: 12
Color: Red brown

 

In March 1883, Congress passed an act which lowered the First Class mail rate from 3¢ per half ounce to 2¢ per half ounce, thus creating the need for this stamp. The new lower rate dramatically increased the volume of mail.

 
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