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1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE

The 1869 Pictorial Issue was the first time something other than the bust of a person was depicted on a U.S. stamp.  It was also the first time more than one color was used on a stamp.

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1c    Benjamin Franklin

2c    Horse and Rider

3c    Locomotive

6c    George Washington

10c  Eagle and Shield

12c  S S Adriatic

15c  Landing of Columbus

24c  Declaration of Independence

30c  Eagle, Shield and Flags

90c  Abraham Lincoln

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