A series of three stamps commemorating the founding of Jamestown and released to correspond with the Jamestown Exposition in 1907.
To get around the prohibition of advertisements on US stamps, "Commemorative Series, 1907" was placed on each stamp.
Hall, Edward M - Engraver (frame)Rose, G - Engraver (frame)Ponickau, Robert - Engraver (vignette)
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