Collectorium · Postage stamp
2 Cents – Empire State Express
DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM USA, 1901. A commemorative stamp by Pan-American Exposition Issue, the first two-color series of Bureau of Engraving and Printing, dedicated to transport and exhibition in Buffalo. Carmin-black design with the Empire State Express train. Number 2 cents. Perforated and used. The strong linear seal covers much of the image. Catalog identification: Scott 295. CATALOGUE IDENTIFICATION AND PROBABLE VARIANT Working identification: Scott 295. Most likely attribution: Scott 295. Confidence: high. Possible alternatives: The main alternatives are usually watermark, size/type of picture, flat-plate against rotary press, perforation, coil/sheet format, shade and precancel.
- Category
- Postage stamp
- Year / period
- 1901
- Country
- United States of America
- Denomination
- 2 cents
- Material
- Paper
- Collectorium
- № ST-0077
Sources
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/about-us-stamps-bureau-period-1894-1939-commemorative-issues-1898-1925/pan-american
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/finding-guide/philately-and-us-worlds-fairs/collections-inventory
- https://www.sutherlandphilatelics.com.au/lists/usa.pdf
- https://www.jaysmith.com/Specials/United-States/United-StatesTOC.html
- https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/eurofxref-graph-aud.pl.html