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Official stamps

In the 1870s, government departments lost the franking privilege.  Separate series of stamps were issued for each department's use.  Except for the issues of the Post Office Department, which feature only numerals, the stamps were patterned on the then-current "banknote" issues.

1873 issues, Continental Bank Note Company

Agriculture Department

Offices of the Department of Agriculture were required to use these stamps on official mailings.

Scott O2, 2¢ Agriculture, Plate Number 64 T

Scott O2S, 2¢ Agriculture, specimen overprint, Plate Number 64 T

Scott O2P3, 2¢ Agriculture proof on india paper, Plate Number 64 T

Scott O3, 3¢ Agriculture, Plate Number 57 B

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