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The 1-Cent Stamps series of Encased Postage in the U.S. Currency contains 2 distinct entries.
Postage stamps encased in a brassy-metal housing were invented by A.M. Gault in 1861 to alleviate a severe shortage of coinage. They were issued only in 1861 by a handful of private businesses. A piece of mica (clear plastic) was used to protect the stamp in its frame. A small number of these fascinating paper money-token crossover items survive today and very few in top quality condition. This is a collectible worthy of greater attention as values have not been well defined for items of superior condition.

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North American Life Insurance Co., N.Y. 1c Straight inscription (Fr. EP24)
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North American Life Insurance Co., N.Y. 1c Curved inscription (Fr. EP24a)
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The 1-Cent Stamps series of Encased Postage in the U.S. Currency contains 2 distinct entries.
Postage stamps encased in a brassy-metal housing were invented by A.M. Gault in 1861 to alleviate a severe shortage of coinage. They were issued only in 1861 by a handful of private businesses. A piece of mica (clear plastic) was used to protect the stamp in its frame. A small number of these fascinating paper money-token crossover items survive today and very few in top quality condition. This is a collectible worthy of greater attention as values have not been well defined for items of superior condition.

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