3c Washington essay large die proof
National Postal Museum

3c Washington essay large die proof

George Washington, American, 1732 - 1799 · 1851

paper (india); ink (black) / engraved
National Postal Museum
CC0 — Public Domain
National Postal Museum

This large die proof is print 1:15 created from the original engraved steel die that produced the 1851 essay (Scott 11-E2) by Michael Bean, Plate Printer, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, on February 22, 2003. The proof is autographed in pencil on verso by the donors and Bean.

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