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Main Exhibits
Essays, Fancy Cancels, Postal History, etc.
3¢ Plate Characteristics
Telling them Apart
3¢ Platers Markings
Characteristic Notation
3¢ Orange Browns
Plates 1E, 1I, 2E, 5E, & "0"
Experimental OB's
from Plate 1L
Railroad & Agent Markings
On & Off Cover
Route Agent & Name-of-Boat Markings
On & Off Cover
Institution Markings
Academies, Colleges, etc.
Mis-Struck Markings
Arrival, Entry, Packet, Transit
"Mystery" Markings
One Hypothesis

Studies In Progress

The New York Domestic Mail 52-3 Cancel Revisited
"APL" for "APR" - New Discoveries

Resources

The 3¢ Study Group
Meets Bi-Annually

Essential References
& Philatelic Exchanges

Useful Links

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T h e U. S. 3 ¢ S t a m p o f 1 8 5 1 - 6 1

from the Collections of Dr. Charles J. Di Como,
USPCS Secretary, Webmaster, & on the Board of Directors

Below are panels illustrating a sampling of items mounted in my personal collections. These panels cover everything from Essays & Proofs, "SHIP", "STEAM", "WAY", & "PAID" cancels, mis-struck Foreign Markings, Railroad, Agent & Educational Usages, as well as interesting & important Postal History.

Every stamp and cover tells its own story, & a detailed description accompanies each. So take your time surfing & I hope you enjoy this site. Of course, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.

T h e E x h i b i t
Click image to view large, detailed panels with descriptions


Essays & Proofs	Toppan Carpenter Bank Note	Transfer Rolls A, B & C
Fancy "PAID" & "3" Markings	"PAID ALL", "STEAMBOAT", "WAY 5" et al.	"SHIP", "STEAM", "WAY" & "PAID 3"
"U.S. Carriers" - New York City	Taunton, Lowell, Waltham et al.	"STEAM", "SHIP" & "WAY"
"Troy & New York Steam Boat"

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