1884 Civil war veteran cover from Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
Nov 26, 2013 10:30:28 GMT
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Post by I.L.S. on Nov 26, 2013 10:30:28 GMT
Obverse:
Reverse:
A little history on the Scott #210
{In my personal opinion this is a really under-appreciated stamp!}
In 1882 the inland letter rate was reduced from three to two cents and, as Washington had been associated for many years with the stamp which franked the internal correspondence it was decided to transfer his profile from the 3 cents to the 2 cents value (#210 ). Accordingly, a new design was prepared, for the 2 cents bearing his bust and Jackson, dethroned from the 2 cents, was given a place on the 4 cents (#211), which was a new value.
Information on Alexander H. McHenry from my Philatelic archive:
Captain Alexander H. McHenry's Headstone.
Note the markings - Captain, Pennsylvania Cav. Company G 13
Rest in Peace valiant soldier.
Reverse:
A little history on the Scott #210
{In my personal opinion this is a really under-appreciated stamp!}
In 1882 the inland letter rate was reduced from three to two cents and, as Washington had been associated for many years with the stamp which franked the internal correspondence it was decided to transfer his profile from the 3 cents to the 2 cents value (#210 ). Accordingly, a new design was prepared, for the 2 cents bearing his bust and Jackson, dethroned from the 2 cents, was given a place on the 4 cents (#211), which was a new value.
Information on Alexander H. McHenry from my Philatelic archive:
Captain Alexander H. McHenry's Headstone.
Note the markings - Captain, Pennsylvania Cav. Company G 13
Rest in Peace valiant soldier.