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12c Henry Clay special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
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12c Henry Clay special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
12c Henry Clay special printing single, 1875. Unused; special printing of 1873 issue; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia the following year. Since this required a special printing, the department ordered extra copies for sale to stamp collectors
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Capital Letter Cent Centennial Exposition Centennial International Exhibition Clay Henry Collecting Communication Continental Bank Note Company Continental Banknote Company Exposition Hard White Wove Paper Henry Clay Money National Postal Museum Perforated Philately Post Office Postage Stamp Postage Stamps Re Issue Reprint Stamp Stamp Collecting Politicians Postal Service
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This print captures a close-up of the 12c Henry Clay special printing single stamp from 1875. Created by the Continental Bank Note Company, this unused stamp was originally a special printing of the 1873 issue. In preparation for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Post Office Department officials decided to showcase samples of all previously issued stamps. To meet this requirement, extra copies were ordered and made available for sale to stamp collectors. The engraving on hard white wove paper showcases intricate details, with dark violet ink giving it an elegant touch. The profile portrait of Henry Clay, a renowned American politician from the nineteenth century, is prominently featured in this artwork. This print offers a glimpse into America's rich postal history and serves as an educational tool for philatelists and enthusiasts alike. It represents not only a means of communication but also highlights the significance of postage stamps as political symbols during that era. Preserved at the National Postal Museum, this piece reflects our country's heritage artistry and showcases how scientific institutions like the Continental Bank Note Company played a crucial role in producing these valuable artifacts.
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