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This site is dedicated to the United States 2nd Bureau issue of postage stamps. The US Bureau of Printing and Engraving printed this definitive issue of stamps in 1902 and were later placed into circulation in late 1902 and early 1903. The 2nd Bureau stamps sought use from November 1902 until 1909 when the 3rd Bureau issue (known to philatelists as the Washington-Franklins) were phased into use. The links below explore a variety of postal history aspects of the 2nd Bureau issue.

The "The Issue" link shows the various denominations and their uses including solo frankings.

Follow the "Collections" link to view my 2nd Bureau postal history collection. You'll find links to both domestic uses and foreign destinations.


Discussion on 5 cent imperforate forgeries on eBay.

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Aug 15, 2004

Check out my links page. I have added a section of recommended literature, auction catalogs, and exhibit photocopies for collectors specializing in the 2nd Bureau issue.

July 14, 2004

Finally an update! I have added images of the Canal Zone and Philippines overprint stamps and few covers to all of the individual stamp pages. Click the Issue to get to the stamp pages. Here are some of the other items added to the site:

Block of 30 1-cent stamps on piece
One Dollar Stamp on Cover -- added $1 page
3¢ stamp on Overpaid Cover
4¢ Bisect

Imperforate Uses:
 Pair (and plate number) of Imperf Franklins
Pair of 2¢ Washington on Cover
Block of 5 Washington Imperfs on Registered Cover

Past updates


Largest Block 1¢ Stamps on Cover


$1 Franking