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Special Handling

Scott QE3 · Special Handling

About this stamp

The “Special Handling” stamp was issued by United States on 25 June 1928. This 20c yellow green stamp belongs to the “Special Handling” series and is listed under Special Handling as Scott QE3. It has a perforation measurement of 11.

It is recorded as a definitive issue. It was printed using Flat Plate. Its physical characteristics include Unwatermarked watermark and Water-activated gum. It was printed by Bureau of Printing and Engraving.

Catalogue recordStamp details
Country/Territory
United States
Standard country
United States
Entity type
Country
Country issuing years
1857-
Category
Special Handling
Scott number
QE3
Catalogue classification
special handling
Description
Special Handling
Series
Special Handling
Issue date
1928-06-25 00:00:00
Year issued
1928
Denomination
20c
Colour
Yellow Green
Perforation
11
Watermark
Unwatermarked
Printing method
Flat Plate
Printer
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Gum
Water-activated
Stamp type
Sheet
NH percentage
.65
Definitive
Yes
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