H Rate(33c) Uncle Sam's Hat single Uncle Sam's Hat single

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Object Details

Description

The Postal Service issued the non-denominated definitive Uncle Sam's Hat "H" stamp (33-cent) on November 9, 1998, in Washington, DC. These stamps, along with the "H" rate Weather Vane stamp, supported the new postage rate that became effective January 10, 1999.

The "H" stamp, designed by Terry McCaffrey, was issued in various formats (panes, coils, and booklets; self-adhesive and water activated adhesives) produced by two private printing firms and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, all in the gravure process. Collectors have identified seven major varieties of the stamp.

Reference:

Postal Bulletin (October 8, 1998)

33-cent

Issued November 9, 1998

multicolored

Credit line

Date

November 9, 1998

Object number

2002.2009.31

Type

Postage Stamps

Medium

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions

2.5 x 2.5 cm (1 x 1 in.)

Place

United States of America

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source

National Postal Museum

Topic

Contemporary (1990-present)

U.S. Stamps

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm89dc54a83-9b09-4a81-8c23-b8a9dc1c75f9

Record ID

npm_2002.2009.31