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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1985 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | High-relief reproduction of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition 2-cent invert stamp (Scott 295a), depicting a steam locomotive in the central oval vignette with the frame inverted relative to the train device. Denomination numerals '2' appear in the lower left and right corners within the ornate stamp border, with allegorical figures flanking the central oval. The legend 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' appears at the top and 'FAST EXPRESS' within a cartouche at the lower center, with 'POSTAGE TWO CENTS' along the bottom margin. |
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| Obverse lettering | COMMEMORATIVE SERIES, 1901 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FAST EXPRESS 2 POSTAGE TWO CENTS 2 |
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| Reverse lettering | POSTMASTERS OF AMERICA EMPIRE STATE EXPRESS 1901 2¢ STERLING SILVER © fm 85 P |
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