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General Info

George Washington at Cambridge (1775)
Lexington-Concord Issue
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The first of many series to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the War of Indepedence.

1¢ George Washington at Cambridge (1775)
04-Apr-1925
Philatelic Agency in Washington DC
Lexington, Massachusetts
Concord, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Concord Junction, Massachusetts
Unknown
Perforations
11 x 11
Recess
Flat Plate
Dark Green
None - No watermark
  • Washington, George
  • Huston, Claire Aubrey - Designer
  • Weeks, Edward M - Designer
  • Benzing, Joachim C - Engraver (frame)
  • Pauling, Frederick - Engraver (vignette)

In Collection

AcquiredNoStamp Qty
11/7/2013  1
Stamp Qty
1
Mount
J
Acquired
11/7/2013

-
Unused; Unhinged
Gum Cond
Mint never hinged
Centering
Fine to very fine
Location
American Heirloom Volume 1

Printer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Values

Used
$2.50
Mint
$2.10
PB or LP
$40.00
Count
6
FDC
$40.00
Values as of
2015

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Letter Rate
Package Rate
Postcard Rate
Effective
7/1/1919

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