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$5 black Columbus imperforate pair

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COLLECTION
Benjamin K. Miller collection of United States stamps

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SUB-COLLECTION
Engraved & printed by the American Bank Note Company; Imperforate; Issue of 1893.

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$5 black Columbus imperforate pair

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Title
$5 black Columbus imperforate pair
Names
Miller, B. K. (Benjamin Kurtz), 1857-1928 (Collector)
Collection

Benjamin K. Miller collection of United States stamps

Engraved & printed by the American Bank Note Company; Imperforate; Issue of 1893.

Dates / Origin
Date Issued: 1893
Library locations
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Genres
Postage stamps
Postage stamps
Notes
Citation/reference: Scott Catalogue USA 245
Content: Unused. This pair is from the only known complete set of imperforate pairs on stamped paper they are not regularly issued in that condition. It was rumored that they were specially prepared for Posmaster General John Wanamaker and presented by him to a friend for the latter's son.
Physical Description
Extent: Paper ink (black)
Type of Resource
Still image
Identifiers
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): dbc24360-c625-012f-3e89-58d385a7bc34
Rights Statement
The copyright and related rights status of this item has been reviewed by The New York Public Library, but we were unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the item. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.

Item timeline of events

  • 1857: Creator Born
  • 1893: Issued
  • 1928: Creator Died
  • 2013: Digitized
  • 2024: Found by you!
  • 2025

MLA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "$5 black Columbus imperforate pair" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1893. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e3-7e21-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Chicago/Turabian Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "$5 black Columbus imperforate pair" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 1, 2024. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e3-7e21-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

APA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. (1893). $5 black Columbus imperforate pair Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e3-7e21-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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$5 black Columbus imperforate pair