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

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There are 2 designs of of indicia showing the bust of Washington, whose face value is forty cents. They may be distinguished by answering the question below.

Question 1: Is the indicium printed in one or two colors?
(choose an answer below)

one color	design U22	You have identified design  #U22, printed in rose on buff paper and diagnostic for Scott #U73.
two colors	design U16	You have identified design #U16, printed in black and red on buff paper and diagnostic for Scott #U45.

 

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