# 1198 (1962) Homestead Act - PB, UL #27148, MNH

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US 1962

HOMESTEAD ACT

Centenary.

Laws in the United States by which an applicant could acquire ownership of government land, typically called a homestead. In all, more than 160 million acres of public land, or nearly 10 percent of the total area of the United States, was given away free to 1.6 million homesteaders; most of the homesteads were west of the Mississippi River.

Water Activated Gum
Scott 1198

Perforated 11 x 10.5
Upper Left Stamp Plate Block - #27148

Mint Never Hinged

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