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Stamp Money of 20th Century America: Part 4

This is the last installment of the 4-part series on 20th century stamp money of the United States.

*Thurston County Independent, Tenino, Wash., 1933.

1 cent. Stamp inserted between two pieces of Sitka spruce wood, cellophane covering stamp. Red face, blue back. 80 x 47mm.

2 cents. As above. Reported to have been given to the A.N.S.

3 cents. Stamp inserted as described above, cellophane over stamp. Dark purple text and date on face. Red text on back. 80 x 47mm.

3 cents. Exactly as above except red face text and purple back text.

*NOTE: The

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