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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

Department of the Navy

Offices of the Department of the Navy were required to use these stamps on official mailings.  High-value stamps saw service on communications with ship captains and squadrons stationed in far corners of the world.

Scott O35, 1¢ Navy Department, Plate Number 80 T

Scott O35P3, 1¢ Navy Department proof on india paper, Plate Number 80 T

Scott O36P3, 2¢ Navy Department proof on india paper, Plate Number 50 T

Scott O38, 6¢ Navy Department, Plate Number 53 T

Scott O40, 10¢ Navy Department, Plate Number 101 T

Scott O40P3, 10¢ Navy Department proof, bottom imprint pair

Scott O44P3, 30¢ Navy Department proof, bottom imprint single

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