3-cent Indian centennial commemorative U.S. postage stamp 1948.

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3-cent Indian centennial commemorative U.S. postage stamp 1948.

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Two sheets, one full and one incomplete, of 3-cent stamps commemorating the centennial (1848-1948) of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma. The stamp shown the seals of the five nations: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole. The full sheet bears the signature of the postmaster general. Forms part of the J.B. Milam collection.

2 sheets (80 stamps) 26 cm. and 20.5 cm.

The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library

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The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library

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