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STATISTICS
Issued: 22nd February 1890, earliest recorded example is the May 8th, 1890.
Plate Size: Sheets of 200 subjects (2 panes of 100).
Printer: The American Bank Note Company.
Watermark: None.
Quantity Issued: Only 9,253,400 issued.
Color: Brown red.
Common use: The 6¢ Garfield paid the triple-weight, first-class rate.
THE INSPIRATION FOR THE DESIGN
The use of the recently assassinated Garfield on the 6¢ was to remain in place on this value until 1909.
VARIETIES
The only known variety is the imperforate printing. There is some dispute as to if this is a proof (Scott # 224P2) or an issued stamp (Scott # 224a).
ESSAYS AND PROOFS
- Brookman, Lester G., U.S. Postage Stamps of the 19th Century, Lindquist 1966
.comThe Swedish Tiger’s US Stamp Site An illustrated Guide
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