A catalogue for advanced collectors of postage stamps, stamped envelopes and wrappers; (1890)
Collin, Henry, Calman, Henry L, Scott Stamp and Coin Company, Inc · New York : The Scott Stamp and Coin Co., Limited · leaf 23
Shillings=^i=4.87 U. S. Currency. ADHESIVE STAMPS. 1861. b. Imperforate vertically. Engraved in taille douce on grayish white 22 ish yellow green paper sometimes blued owing to the chemical 2° Perforated ii)^. action of the ink or gum employed. One 23 ip vermilion plate for each value, each plate… … I. Grayish white wove paper, blued by some chemical action of the ink or gum. Same type, impression and paper as pre- ceding issue. Perforated 13. Watermarked Crown and C. A. 1 ip lake rose Perforated 14. 2 4p dull rose 27 ip violet 3 6p gray 28 2)^p red brown 4 ish green 29 4p blue II. Grayish…
Postage stamps · Covers (Philately)
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