Field Guide to Postal Uses of the Americana Series      
 
 
 

Chapter 22 -- 50c Iron Betty

 
 
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Bonus 22-8
 
50c and 4c stamps on three-ounce (57-85 g) 1st-class letter, Dec. 11, 1982.
 
 
Bonus 22-9
 
Two 50c stamps with a 4c stamp and a Prominent American 25c stamp on three-ounce (57-85 g) 1st-class large envelope sent certified, June 1, 1982.  54c paid the postage (20c first ounce, 17c per additional ounces), and 75c paid the certified fee.
 
 
Bonus 22-10
 
On-piece example of 50c stamp subjected to some alteration, either by light or chemicals.
 
 
 
 
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