First Official Perforation -
Feb. 24, 1857

The U.S. Government received the first perforated issue -
the 3-cent Washington issues - on Feb. 24, 1857.

The First Officially Perforated Stamp
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From Gregg Hopkins' Exhibit
"Number Ones and Other Firsts"

If you have a "Number One" or "Other Firsts", please contact:

Gregg Hopkins, Sr.
2344 N. 32 Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Telephone: (602) 954-8175
Fax: (602) 957-2910

E-mail Gregg

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