3182d - 1998 32c Celebrate the Century - 1900s: Crayola Crayons - Mystic Stamp Company

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Stamp: Celebrate the Century - 1900's - Crayola Crayons 1903 (United States of America(Celebrate the Century Issue) Mi:US 2910,Sn:US 3182d,Yt:US 2683,Sg:US 3380