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United States Private Offices Postage Stamps

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35 exceedingly rare 19th century US Private Offices postage stamps collected by our grandfather George Cary of Buffalo, N.Y. related to the Postmaster Gen Wilson S Bissell (1893-1895) Art Sz: 12 1/2"H x 9 1/4"W Frame Sz: 17"H x 14"W
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    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Bristol, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 103651stDibs: LU1260113101532

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