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"Arrival of the Steamship Sirius, 1838" Vignette, United States, ca 1870

Maker:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10.35 cm x 12.4 cm x .01 cm; 4 1/16 in x 4 7/8 in x in
Object Name:
vignette
Place made:
United States
Date made:
ca 1870
Credit Line:
Dr. Peter Huntoon
ID Number:
2001.0251.0002
Accession number:
2001.0251
Catalog number:
2001.0251.0002
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1a5f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1247508

"Caduceus" Vignette, United States, ca 1860

Maker:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12.8 cm x 9.95 cm x .01 cm; 5 1/32 in x 3 29/32 in x in
Object Name:
vignette
Place made:
United States
Date made:
ca 1860
Credit Line:
Dr. Peter Huntoon
ID Number:
2001.0251.0011
Accession number:
2001.0251
Catalog number:
2001.0251.0011
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-13ff-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1247517

"Concordia" Vignette, United States, ca 1860

Maker:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 19.1 cm x 14.4 cm x .01 cm; 7 17/32 in x 5 21/32 in x in
Object Name:
vignette
Place made:
United States
Date made:
ca 1860
Credit Line:
Dr. Peter Huntoon
ID Number:
2001.0251.0003
Accession number:
2001.0251
Catalog number:
2001.0251.0003
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-fbc6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1246810

"Landing of the Pilgrims" Vignette, United States, ca 1860

Maker:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 11 3/16 in x 9.45 cm x .01 cm; 28.448 cm x 3 23/32 in x in
Object Name:
vignette
Place made:
United States
Date made:
ca 1860
Credit Line:
Dr. Peter Huntoon
ID Number:
2001.0251.0004
Accession number:
2001.0251
Catalog number:
2001.0251.0004
See more items in:
Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7034-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1247509

"List of Philatelic Books/Reference Material in Philatelic Library/Index to Articles in Magazines – m./Date of Issue"

Container:
Box 3, Folder 10
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1950
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Access to original archival materials is by appointment only. Researchers must submit request for appointment in writing. Please direct reference inquiries to the National Postal Museum Archives: NPM_Archives@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
The National Postal Museum Archives makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use and the NPM Rights and Reproductions for additional information. Please direct reference inquiries to the National Postal Museum Archives: NPM_Archives@si.edu.
Collection Citation:
Catherine L. Manning Collection, NPMA.2023.1, National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution
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Catherine L. Manning Collection
Catherine L. Manning Collection / Series 3: Catherine L. Manning Employment: H. F. Colman and Smithsonian Institution (SI); Bureau of Engraving and Printing Material and Stamp Mailing Envelopes
Archival Repository:
National Postal Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/zn8ee3702fc-1ba9-49d3-baa3-cb27ebcb0bb9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-npma-2023-1-ref63

"The Work of the Historical Museum Curator," by T. T. Belote

Container:
Box 3, Folder 29
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Access to original archival materials is by appointment only. Researchers must submit request for appointment in writing. Please direct reference inquiries to the National Postal Museum Archives: NPM_Archives@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
The National Postal Museum Archives makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use and the NPM Rights and Reproductions for additional information. Please direct reference inquiries to the National Postal Museum Archives: NPM_Archives@si.edu.
Collection Citation:
Catherine L. Manning Collection, NPMA.2023.1, National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution
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Catherine L. Manning Collection
Catherine L. Manning Collection / Series 3: Catherine L. Manning Employment: H. F. Colman and Smithsonian Institution (SI); Bureau of Engraving and Printing Material and Stamp Mailing Envelopes
Archival Repository:
National Postal Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/zn8da823655-5669-428d-85b0-03bc71c77e36
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-npma-2023-1-ref87

"Victory" Vignette, United States, ca 1860

Maker:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 13.6 cm x 10.35 cm x .01 cm; 5 11/32 in x 4 1/16 in x in
Object Name:
vignette
Place made:
United States
Date made:
ca 1860
Credit Line:
Dr. Peter Huntoon
ID Number:
2001.0251.0009
Accession number:
2001.0251
Catalog number:
2001.0251.0009
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-d141-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1247515

"Victory" Vignette, United States, ca 1870

Maker:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 20.15 cm x 15.15 cm x .01 cm; 7 15/16 in x 5 31/32 in x in
Object Name:
vignette
Place made:
United States
Date made:
ca 1880
Credit Line:
Dr. Peter Huntoon
ID Number:
2001.0251.0005
Accession number:
2001.0251
Catalog number:
2001.0251.0005
See more items in:
Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1c21-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1247511

"Victory" Vignette, United States, ca 1870

Maker:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 9.5 cm x 7 cm x .01 cm; 3 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in x in
Object Name:
vignette
Place made:
United States
Date made:
ca 1870
Credit Line:
Dr. Peter Huntoon
ID Number:
2001.0251.0006
Accession number:
2001.0251
Catalog number:
2001.0251.0006
See more items in:
Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1c23-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1247512

$1 Airlift plate proof

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 1341
Printer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (multicolor) / engraving
Type:
Bureau Plate Proofs
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1968
Object number:
2009.2019.533
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8891acc78-6a2d-40b5-86d2-798c2a8cbc9d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2009.2019.533

$1 Airlift single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 1341
Printer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (sepia, dark blue, ocher, brown red); adhesive / lithography, engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
April 4, 1968
Topic:
Planes & Pilots  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.5671
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm815c01215-0563-4cd1-bcc4-586abd5c493c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.5671

$1 Beer revenue stamp proof single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA REA28P4
Printer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
National Bank Note Company  Search this
Medium:
card; ink (scarlet, black); engraved frame and vignette
Dimensions:
7 x 7 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Type:
Revenue Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1871
Object number:
1993.2002.61
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8d80f8fdf-a50a-48cb-9176-a8cb5d1de970
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1993.2002.61

$1 Beer revenue stamp proof single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA REA5P3
Engraver:
Department of Treasury  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (black)
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 2 13/16 x 2 15/16 in. (7.2 x 7.4 cm)
Type:
Revenue Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1866
Topic:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)  Search this
Object number:
1999.2018.584
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National Postal Museum Collection
On View:
Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm887ef39af-28fd-4fbe-a9bd-07b15614e595
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1999.2018.584

$1 Beer revenue stamp single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA REA12P3
Engraver:
Department of Treasury  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (black); engraved
Dimensions:
7 x 7 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Type:
Revenue Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1867
Object number:
1999.2018.586
See more items in:
National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8f7ab6bef-859c-4483-b311-3cc3eefff555
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1999.2018.586

$1 Canal Zone Gaillard Cut plate proof

Title:
Scott Catalogue Canal Zone C14
Printer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (black) / engraving
Type:
Bureau Plate Proofs
Place:
United States of America
Date:
October 5, 1931
Object number:
0.309126.316
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm83848f5b3-6fab-4f57-aee4-6b7b405c5a00
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.309126.316

$1 Columbian Exposition Panama-Pacific small die proof

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 241P2a
Medium:
soft yellowish wove paper; ink (salmon) / engraving
Dimensions:
Height x Width (page): 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (29.21 x 24.13 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1915
Topic:
USPOD Collection of Panama-Pacific Die Proofs  Search this
National Stamp Collection  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
0.058223.9.12
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National Postal Museum Collection
On View:
Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8b43718fc-67fc-4aba-8e9e-a27fd6ec1ca6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.058223.9.12
Online Media:

$1 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Panama-Pacific small die proof

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 261AP2a
Medium:
soft yellowish wove paper; ink (black) / engraving
Dimensions:
Height x Width (page): 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (29.21 x 24.13 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1915
Topic:
National Stamp Collection  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
0.058223.14.11
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National Postal Museum Collection
On View:
Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm848fa46fb-078c-45c9-8f48-23abfb3de8a0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.058223.14.11
Online Media:

$1 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry plate proof

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 261
Printer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (black)/engraving
Type:
Bureau Plate Proofs
Place:
United States of America
Object number:
0.242263.74
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8db9928d4-1b87-49ac-b7f0-df298400a49f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.242263.74

$1 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry type I Specimen overprint single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 276SE
Printer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Depicts:
Oliver H. Perry, American, 1785 - 1819  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (black, purple) / engraving
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 1 x 7/8 in. (2.54 x 2.22 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1895
Topic:
Military & Policing Forces  Search this
National Stamp Collection  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.1760
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National Postal Museum Collection
On View:
Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8cfaaec85-4b54-4b70-9fa1-b5452222e629
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.1760

$1 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry type I Universal Postal Congress overprint sing

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 276SO
Printer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Depicts:
Oliver H. Perry, American, 1785 - 1819  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (black, blue); gum / engraving
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 1 x 7/8 in. (2.54 x 2.22 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1897
Topic:
Military & Policing Forces  Search this
National Stamp Collection  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.1746
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National Postal Museum Collection
On View:
Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm834732fbf-5c43-4592-a14d-0afebe3f89e0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.1746

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