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Identification guide for designs of United States stamped envelopes, wrappers, and letter sheets
twenty cents

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There are 7 designs of indicia whose face value is twenty cents, each of which is distinctive enough that it can be identified by examining the images below.

Bust of George Washington	design U16	You have identified design #U16, diagnostic for Scott #U43 (printed in red and blue on buff paper).
Capitol dome	design U147	You have identified design #U147, diagnostic for Scott #U601 (printed in deep magenta on white paper).
The Great Seal of the United States	design U148	You have identified design #U148, diagnostic for Scott #U602 (printed in dark blue, black, and magenta on white paper).
The Purple Heart	design U149	You have identified design #U149, diagnostic for Scott #U603 (printed in purple and black on white paper).
Remember our paralyzed veterans	design U151	You have identified design #U151, diagnostic for Scott #U605 (printed in red, blue, and black on white paper).
Small Business	design U152	You have identified design #U152, diagnostic for Scott #U606 (multicolored on white paper).
The Great Seal of the United States	design UO26	You have identified design #UO26, diagnostic for Scott #UO73 (printed in blue on white paper).

 

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