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I promised to give illustrations of the Confederate stamps, and I begin with those issued by the authority of the general government. These are all very common in comparison with the "Local stamps," which were issued by postmasters for use at their own post-offices exclusively. These "Local stamps" will be illustrated in a subsequent number of the Round Table.
There are seven dies, from which eleven distinct varieties were printed, and three minor varieties. In addition there is a 1c. yellow stamp which was printed but never used.
Taking the stamps in the order of their issue, we find,
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1. The 5c. green. (Illustration No. 1.)
2. The 10c. blue, die A. (Illustration No. 3.)
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