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1 1847 - 1861
6500.00
0.00
5¢ Franklin, The first US postage stamp, issued in 1847 as an imperforate stamp. Demonetized on July 1,1851 because of the Civil war. 3,700,000 copies were issued. I think every stamp collector dreams of having one of this issue in his collection. Many color and plate varieties make it interesting.
2 1847 - 1861
30000.00
1350.00
10¢ Washington, the Second US postage stamp, also issued in 1847 as an imperforate. 1,050,000 stamps were issued; 865,000 of them were sold.
3 1847 - 1861
750.00
0.00
5¢ Franklin Reproduction of the first (1847) postage stamp, it was issued in 1875. It was not valid for postage. Issued with no Gum on Bluish Paper as an imperforate.
4 1875 - 1875
925.00
0.00
10¢ Washington, Reproduction of second (1847) postage stamp, issued in 1875. Not valid for postage. Along with #3, it was issued with no gum, on bluish paper as an imperforate.
5 1847 - 1861
225000.00
45000.00
1¢ Franklin, Issued as imperforate in 1851-56. Several major and minor varieties exist. Demonetized in April,1861 because of the Civil War.
5A 1847 - 1861
17500.00
7500.00
1¢ Franklin, Issued as imperforate 1851-56. Several major and minor varieties exist. Demonetized in April, 1861
6 1847 - 1861
40000.00
11000.00
1¢ Franklin, Issued as imperforate 1851-56. Several major and minor varieties exist. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
7 1847 - 1861
1200.00
160.00
1¢ Franklin, Issued as imperforate 1851-56. Several major and minor varieties exist. Demonetized in April, 1861
8 1847 - 1861
16000.00
3250.00
1¢ Franklin, Issued as imperforate 1851-57. Several major and minor varieties exist. Demonetized in April, 1861
9 1847 - 1861
800.00
130.00
1¢ Franklin, Issued as imperforate 1851-56. Several major and minor varieties exist. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
10 1847 - 1861
3500.00
130.00
3¢ Washington, Issued as imperforate 1851-56. Orange Brown and Red Brown color varieties and many plate varieties make this stamp interesting. Demonetized by the government in April, 1861. This issue along with #11, 25 and 26 have been studied and written about more than many others. Of interest to the stamp specialist.
11 1847 - 1861
300.00
12.50
3¢ Washington, Issued as imperforate 1851-56. Orange Brown and Red Brown color varieties exist, as well as many plate varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 because of the Civil War. This issue along with #10, 25 and 26 have been studied and written about more than many others. Of interest to the stamp specialist.
12 1847 - 1861
20000.00
900.00
5¢ Jefferson, Issued as imperforate in 1851-56 and perforated 15 in 1857-1861. Several major and minor varieties exist. Demonetized in April, 1861 because of the Civil War.
13 1847 - 1861
16000.00
850.00
10¢ Washington, Issued as imperforate 1851-56, and perforated 15 in 1857-1861. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861
14 1847 - 1861
5000.00
200.00
10¢ Washington, Issued as imperforate 1851-56 and perforated 15 in 1857-1861. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861
15 1847 - 1861
5000.00
200.00
10¢ Washington Issued as imperforate 1851-56 and perforated 15 in 1857-1861. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861
16 1847 - 1861
30000.00
1600.00
10¢ Washington Issued as imperforate 1851-56 and perforated 15 in 1857-1861. Several major and minor varieties exist. Demonetized in April, 1861
17 1847 - 1861
5500.00
325.00
12¢ Washington, Issued as imperforate 1851-56 and perforated 15 in 1857-1861. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861
18 1847 - 1861
2250.00
650.00
1857-1861 Regular issue, Blue Type I, Perforated 15 1/2. Printed by Toppan Carpenter Co. This Issue has very small margins.
19 1847 - 1861
30000.00
8500.00
1¢ Franklin, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties exist. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
20 1847 - 1861
1250.00
275.00
1¢ Franklin, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
21 1847 - 1861
15000.00
2750.00
1¢ Franklin, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
22 1847 - 1861
2500.00
550.00
1¢ Franklin, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
23 1847 - 1861
9000.00
800.00
1¢ Franklin, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
24 1847 - 1861
180.00
45.00
1¢ Franklin, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
25 1847 - 1861
3000.00
125.00
3¢ Washington, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor Plate and color varieties exist. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War. This issue along with #10, 11 and 26 have been studied and written about more than many others. Of interest to the stamp specialist.
26 1847 - 1861
75.00
8.00
Regular Issue of 1857-61, Perforated 15 1/2, Dull Red to Orange Brown Color varieties, Type II, Outer frame lines were re-cut, Many engraving varieties. This issue along with #10, 11 and 25 have been studied and written about more than many others. Of interest to the stamp specialist.
26a 1847 - 1861
300.00
75.00
26a is a Plate Variety of the # 26 issue. The frame lines were re-cut and extend on the sides only to the top and bottom of the design to make it a Type IIa
27 1847 - 1861
30000.00
1600.00
5¢ Jefferson, Perforated 15 1/2. Brick Red - Red Brown- Brown Color varieties. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
28 1847 - 1861
6250.00
1100.00
5¢ Jefferson, Perforated 15 1/2. Brick Red - Red Brown- Brown Colors. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
28A 1847 - 1861
35000.00
3250.00
This is the Indian Red Color Variety of # 28. The stamp is a Type I
29 1847 - 1861
2750.00
400.00
5¢ Jefferson, Perforated 15 1/2. Brick Red - Red Brown- Brown Color Varieties exist. Several major and minor varieties also. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
30 1847 - 1861
1250.00
1250.00
5¢ Jefferson, Perforated 15 1/2. Brick Red - Red Brown- Brown colors. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
30a 1847 - 1861
2100.00
300.00
5¢ Jefferson, Perforated 15 1/2. Brick Red - Red Brown- Brown colors. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
31 1847 - 1861
20000.00
1200.00
10¢ Washington, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
32 1847 - 1861
6000.00
300.00
10¢ Washington, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
33 1847 - 1861
6000.00
300.00
10¢ Washington, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
34 1847 - 1861
32500.00
2250.00
10¢ Washington, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
35 1847 - 1861
275.00
65.00
10¢ Washington, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
36 1847 - 1861
1500.00
350.00
12¢ Washington, Perforated 15 1/2. Several major and minor varieties. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War
37 1847 - 1861
1700.00
400.00
24¢ Washington, Perforated 15 1/2. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
38 1847 - 1861
2000.00
500.00
30¢ Franklin, Perforated 15 1/2. Demonetized in April, 1861 at the start of the Civil War.
39 1861 - 1861
3250.00
8000.00
The 90 cent Blue Washington, 1857-61 Issue
40 1861 - 1862
625.00
0.00
Scott #s 40 to 47 are reprints of the 1857 to 1860 Issue, They were produced by the Continental Bank Note Co. and were not valid for postage. They are Perf 12 and on white paper with no gum. Prices are quite high as the quantities sold were very low except for number 40 which was also low at just under 4000 sold.
41 1861 - 1862
3250.00
0.00
Scott #s 40 to 47 are reprints of the 1857 to 1860 Issue, They were produced by the Continental Bank Note Co. and were not valid for postage. They are Perf 12 and on white paper with no gum. Prices are quite high as the quantities sold were very low except for number 40 which was also low at just under 4000 sold.
42 1861 - 1862
1400.00
0.00
Scott #s 40 to 47 are reprints of the 1857 to 1860 Issue, They were produced by the Continental Bank Note Co. and were not valid for postage. They are Perf 12 and on white paper with no gum. Prices are quite high as the quantities sold were very low except for number 40 which was also low at just under 4000 sold.
43 1861 - 1862
3000.00
0.00
Scott #s 40 to 47 are reprints of the 1857 to 1860 Issue, They were produced by the Continental Bank Note Co. and were not valid for postage. They are Perf 12 and on white paper with no gum. Prices are quite high as the quantities sold were very low except for number 40 which was also low at just under 4000 sold.
44 1861 - 1862
3250.00
0.00
Scott #s 40 to 47 are reprints of the 1857 to 1860 Issue, They were produced by the Continental Bank Note Co. and were not valid for postage. They are Perf 12 and on white paper with no gum. Prices are quite high as the quantities sold were very low except for number 40 which was also low at just under 4000 sold.
45 1861 - 1862
3250.00
0.00
Scott #s 40 to 47 are reprints of the 1857 to 1860 Issue, They were produced by the Continental Bank Note Co. and were not valid for postage. They are Perf 12 and on white paper with no gum. Prices are quite high as the quantities sold were very low except for number 40 which was also low at just under 4000 sold.
46 1861 - 1862
3250.00
0.00
Scott #s 40 to 47 are reprints of the 1857 to 1860 Issue, They were produced by the Continental Bank Note Co. and were not valid for postage. They are Perf 12 and on white paper with no gum. Prices are quite high as the quantities sold were very low except for number 40 which was also low at just under 4000 sold.
47 1861 - 1862
4500.00
0.00
Scott #s 40 to 47 are reprints of the 1857 to 1860 Issue, They were produced by the Continental Bank Note Co. and were not valid for postage. They are Perf 12 and on white paper with no gum. Prices are quite high as the quantities sold were very low except for number 40 which was also low at just under 4000 sold.
62B 1861 - 1862
7500.00
1250.00
10c Dark Green Washington Issue of 1861. Perf 12.
63 1861 - 1862
350.00
40.00
1¢ Blue Franklin, Issue of 1861-62, Perf 12, Also printed in Ultramarine and Dark Blue colors. 138,000,000 copies produced.
64 1861 - 1862
9500.00
850.00
3c Pink Washington, this issue is famous for the 64a color variety known as "Pigeon Blood Pink". It also has a more affordable variety, 64b, called Rose Pink.
65 1861 - 1862
150.00
3.00
3¢ Washington Rose color, 100,000 copies produced. Color cancels on this issue are very collectable and quite expensive.
67 1861 - 1862
21000.00
950.00
5¢ Jefferson Buff color. Also produced in Brown Yellow and Olive Brown shade. Very low production numbers create very high values for this issue. Only 175,000 were produced. This issue has very small margins as produced.
68 1861 - 1862
1100.00
55.00
10¢ Washington Type I (Design A27) - 500,000 copies produced. Also produced in a Dark Green Variety (68a)
69 1861 - 1862
1800.00
110.00
12¢ Washington 7,314,000 copies produced.
70 1861 - 1862
2500.00
250.00
24¢ Washington, Red Lilac, 80,000 copies produced.
71 1861 - 1862
2000.00
175.00
30¢ Orange Franklin, 300,000 copies produced.
72 1861 - 1862
3250.00
475.00
90¢ Washington, 388,700 copies produced.
73 1861 - 1862
375.00
50.00
2¢ Jackson, 256,566,000 produced.
75 1861 - 1862
5000.00
500.00
5¢ Jefferson, Red Brown, 1,000,000 produced.
76 1861 - 1862
1400.00
150.00
5¢ Jefferson Brown, 6,500,000 produced.
77 1861 - 1862
3500.00
175.00
15¢ Lincoln, 2,139,300 produced.
78 1861 - 1862
2500.00
200.00
24¢ Washington, Lilac, 9,620,000 produced.
78b 1862 - 1866
2500.00
250.00
78b is a Gray color variant of the # 78 24 cent lilac color.
79 1861 - 1862
7500.00
1350.00
3c Rose with A type Grill covering entire stamp, Perf 12.
80 1861 - 1862
0.00
130000.00
A type Grill, only 8 copies known to exist.
81 1861 - 1862
0.00
80000.00
30c Orange with an A type Grill.
82 1861 - 1862
0.00
190000.00
B type Grill on a 3c Rose. Only 4 copies of this stamp are known to exist.
83 1861 - 1862
6500.00
1100.00
C type grill on a 3c Rose
84 1861 - 1862
15000.00
3750.00
D type Grill on a 2c Black
85 1861 - 1862
6750.00
1050.00
D type Grill
85A 1861 - 1862
0.00
935000.00
Z Grill, Only 2 known to exist, last price was over 1 million dollars
85B 1861 - 1862
8500.00
1250.00
2c Black Z grill
85C 1861 - 1862
17500.00
3500.00
3c Rose with Z grill
85D 1861 - 1862
0.00
100000.00
10c Green, Only 6 copies known
85E 1861 - 1862
14000.00
2200.00
12 c Intense Black
85F 1861 - 1862
0.00
260000.00
Z Grill, 15c Black Lincoln, Only 2 known to exist.
86 1861 - 1862
3500.00
525.00
1 Cent Blue Franklin with E Grill(11 x 13 mm). also in a dull blue color variety(86a).
87 1861 - 1862
1750.00
190.00
2 cent Black Jackson with color shades of Intense Black and Gray Black. Found with Grill Varieties and split stamps on cover.
88 1861 - 1862
1000.00
25.00
3c Rose Washington, also found in a Lake Red color variety(88a).
89 1861 - 1862
5500.00
325.00
10c Green Washington, also found in a Dark Green and Blue Green Color Variety. All stamps in this series (86 to 91) have the E grill(11 x 13 mm)
90 1861 - 1862
5000.00
400.00
12 Cent Black Washington with E grill(11 x 13mm). Double Transfers of frame lines and split/double Grills are found in this issue.
91 1861 - 1862
11000.00
675.00
15 Cent Black Lincoln with E Grill ( 11 x 13 mm)
92 1861 - 1862
3000.00
525.00
1 cent Blue Franklin with Dark and Pale Blue color varieties. Double Transfers and double/split Grills are found in this issue.
93 1861 - 1862
500.00
55.00
2c Black Jackson with Double transfers and grill varieties found. Also found are examples of this issue split on cover.
94 1861 - 1862
425.00
10.00
3 Cent Red Washington with a rose color variety(94a). This issue is found with double transfers and many Grill varieties. It has the standard F Grill (9 x 13 mm)
95 1861 - 1862
3500.00
850.00
5c Brown Jefferson also has a Black Brown Color Variety(95a). Is found with double transfers and split grill. It has the F Grill (9 x 13 mm)
96 1861 - 1862
3500.00
250.00
10 Cent Yellow Green Washington with Green and Blue Green color shades also found. With F Grill (9 x 13 mm). There is a Dark Green Color Variety(96a).
97 1861 - 1862
3500.00
275.00
12 Cent Black Washington with F Grill(9 x 13 mm). Found with many grill varieties and double transfers.
98 1861 - 1862
4500.00
300.00
15 Cent Black and Gray Black color, with F Grill (9 x 13 mm). Double Transfers and Grill Varieties are found.
99 1861 - 1862
6250.00
1100.00
24 cent Gray Lilac with F Grill(9 x 13 mm). Grill Varieties exist.
100 1861 - 1862
8000.00
850.00
30 cent Orange Franklin, also with Deep Orange color. F Grill(9 x 13 mm). This issue has very narrow margins and many grill varieties.
101 1869 - 1875
13000.00
1750.00
90c Blue Washington, Has a dark blue Color variety and F Grill(9 x 13 mm). This issue has very narrow margins and many grill varieties.
102 1875 - 1881
950.00
1200.00
The issues #102 to #111 are re-issues of the 1861 to 66 issues. They were produced by the NBN Co., witout grills and on hard white paper with a white crackly gum. This issue was sold in very low quantities and therefore retiens high values. They have a cleaner impression and brighter colors than the originals. The 1,2,5,10 and 12c issues were printed from new plates.
103 1875 - 1881
4000.00
5500.00
The issues #102 to #111 are re-issues of the 1861 to 66 issues. They were produced by the NBN Co., witout grills and on hard white paper with a white crackly gum. This issue was sold in very low quantities and therefore retiens high values. They have a cleaner impression and brighter colors than the originals. The 1,2,5,10 and 12c issues were printed from new plates.
104 1875 - 1881
4000.00
6750.00
The issues #102 to #111 are re-issues of the 1861 to 66 issues. They were produced by the NBN Co., witout grills and on hard white paper with a white crackly gum. This issue was sold in very low quantities and therefore retiens high values. They have a cleaner impression and brighter colors than the originals. The 1,2,5,10 and 12c issues were printed from new plates.
105 1875 - 1881
3000.00
2900.00
The issues #102 to #111 are re-issues of the 1861 to 66 issues. They were produced by the NBN Co., witout grills and on hard white paper with a white crackly gum. This issue was sold in very low quantities and therefore retiens high values. They have a cleaner impression and brighter colors than the originals. The 1,2,5,10 and 12c issues were printed from new plates.
106 1875 - 1881
3750.00
12500.00
The issues #102 to #111 are re-issues of the 1861 to 66 issues. They were produced by the NBN Co., witout grills and on hard white paper with a white crackly gum. This issue was sold in very low quantities and therefore retiens high values. They have a cleaner impression and brighter colors than the originals. The 1,2,5,10 and 12c issues were printed from new plates.
107 1875 - 1881
4500.00
6750.00
The issues #102 to #111 are re-issues of the 1861 to 66 issues. They were produced by the NBN Co., witout grills and on hard white paper with a white crackly gum. This issue was sold in very low quantities and therefore retiens high values. They have a cleaner impression and brighter colors than the originals. The 1,2,5,10 and 12c issues were printed from new plates.
108 1875 - 1881
5000.00
9000.00
The issues #102 to #111 are re-issues of the 1861 to 66 issues. They were produced by the NBN Co., witout grills and on hard white paper with a white crackly gum. This issue was sold in very low quantities and therefore retiens high values. They have a cleaner impression and brighter colors than the originals. The 1,2,5,10 and 12c issues were printed from new plates.
109 1875 - 1881
6000.00
10000.00
The issues #102 to #111 are re-issues of the 1861 to 66 issues. They were produced by the NBN Co., witout grills and on hard white paper with a white crackly gum. This issue was sold in very low quantities and therefore retiens high values. They have a cleaner impression and brighter colors than the originals. The 1,2,5,10 and 12c issues were printed from new plates.
110 1875 - 1881
6000.00
13500.00
The issues #102 to #111 are re-issues of the 1861 to 66 issues. They were produced by the NBN Co., witout grills and on hard white paper with a white crackly gum. This issue was sold in very low quantities and therefore retiens high values. They have a cleaner impression and brighter colors than the originals. The 1,2,5,10 and 12c issues were printed from new plates.
111 1875 - 1881
7000.00
55000.00
The issues #102 to #111 are re-issues of the 1861 to 66 issues. They were produced by the NBN Co., witout grills and on hard white paper with a white crackly gum. This issue was sold in very low quantities and therefore retiens high values. They have a cleaner impression and brighter colors than the originals. The 1,2,5,10 and 12c issues were printed from new plates.
112 1861 - 1862
850.00
175.00
1¢ Franklin - 16,605,150 produced. Re-Issued in 1875 and 1880 without grill
113 1861 - 1862
775.00
90.00
2¢ Horse and Rider - 57,387,500 produced. Re-Issued in 1875 without grill
114 1861 - 1862
350.00
20.00
3¢ Locomotive - 386,475,900 produced. Re-Issued in 1875 without grill
115 1861 - 1862
3250.00
240.00
6¢ Washington, 4,882,750 produced. Re-Issued in 1875 without grill
116 1861 - 1862
2500.00
150.00
10¢ Eagle and Shield - 3,299,700 produced. Re-Issued in 1875 without grill
117 1861 - 1862
2600.00
160.00
12¢ S.S. Adriatic - 3,012,950 produced. Re-Issued in 1875 without grill
118 1861 - 1862
9000.00
700.00
15¢ Landing of Columbus (Type I) - 200,000 produced. Re-Issued in 1875 without grill
119 1861 - 1862
4000.00
275.00
15¢ Landing of Columbus (Type II) - 1,238,940 produced. Exists with center inverted. Re-Issued in 1875 without grill
120 1861 - 1862
9000.00
775.00
24¢ Signing of the Declaration of Independence. 235,350 produced. Exists with center inverted. Re-Issued in 1875 without grill
121 1861 - 1862
7500.00
550.00
30¢ Eagle and Shield - 244,110 produced. Exists with flags inverted. Re-Issued in 1875 without grill
122 1861 - 1862
11000.00
2250.00
90¢ Lincoln - 47,460 produced. Re-Issued in 1875 without grill
123 1875 - 1875
675.00
400.00
1c Buff Franklin, #123 to #132 is an 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 issue. Produced by the NBN Co., on Hard White Paper, this issue had a white crackly gum that typically has yellowed with age. This issue is rare because of the low quantities sold (typically less than 2000 of each stamp) and is of quite high value.
124 1875 - 1875
800.00
600.00
2c Brown Rider, #123 to #132 is an 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 issue. Produced by the NBN Co., on Hard White Paper, this issue had a white crackly gum that typically has yellowed with age. This issue is rare because of the low quantities sold (typically less than 2000 of each stamp) and is of quite high value.
125 1861 - 1862
5500.00
22500.00
3c Blue Locomotive, #123 to #132 is an 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 issue. Produced by the NBN Co., on Hard White Paper, this issue had a white crackly gum that typically has yellowed with age. This issue is rare because of the low quantities sold (typically less than 2000 of each stamp) and is of quite high value. Very few copies of the #125 are known to exist.
126 1861 - 1862
2250.00
2100.00
6c Blue Washington, #123 to #132 is an 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 issue. Produced by the NBN Co., on Hard White Paper, this issue had a white crackly gum that typically has yellowed with age. This issue is rare because of the low quantities sold (typically less than 2000 of each stamp) and is of quite high value.
127 1875 - 1875
2250.00
1750.00
10c yellow Shield and Eagle, #123 to #132 is an 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 issue. Produced by the NBN Co., on Hard White Paper, this issue had a white crackly gum that typically has yellowed with age. This issue is rare because of the low quantities sold (typically less than 2000 of each stamp) and is of quite high value.
128 1875 - 1875
3000.00
3000.00
12c Green S.S. Adriatic, #123 to #132 is an 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 issue. Produced by the NBN Co., on Hard White Paper, this issue had a white crackly gum that typically has yellowed with age. This issue is rare because of the low quantities sold (typically less than 2000 of each stamp) and is of quite high value.
129 1875 - 1875
1900.00
1150.00
15c Landing of Columbus, #123 to #132 is an 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 issue. Produced by the NBN Co., on Hard White Paper, this issue had a white crackly gum that typically has yellowed with age. This issue is rare because of the low quantities sold (typically less than 2000 of each stamp) and is of quite high value.
130 1875 - 1875
2750.00
1600.00
24c Declaration of Independence, #123 to #132 is an 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 issue. Produced by the NBN Co., on Hard White Paper, this issue had a white crackly gum that typically has yellowed with age. This issue is rare because of the low quantities sold (typically less than 2000 of each stamp) and is of quite high value.
131 1875 - 1875
3250.00
2500.00
30c Shield, Eagle & Flags, #123 to #132 is an 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 issue. Produced by the NBN Co., on Hard White Paper, this issue had a white crackly gum that typically has yellowed with age. This issue is rare because of the low quantities sold (typically less than 2000 of each stamp) and is of quite high value.
132 1875 - 1875
4750.00
5500.00
90c Red Lincoln, #123 to #132 is an 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 issue. Produced by the NBN Co., on Hard White Paper, this issue had a white crackly gum that typically has yellowed with age. This issue is rare because of the low quantities sold (typically less than 2000 of each stamp) and is of quite high value.
133 1880 - 1881
375.00
225.00
1c Buff Franklin, In October of 1880 the ABN produced this issue with gum on soft porous paper and without a grill. It is yet another re-issue of the design of 1869. In 1881 yet another issue was made and is designated 133a. It was of a Brown Orange Color and was issued without gum and without a grill. Less than 24,000 copies of these two issues were sold.
134 1870 - 1879
2500.00
175.00
1¢ Franklin With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x  14-16 points) or "I" Grill (8.5 x 10mm; 10-11 x  10-13 points) This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 5,000,000 Produced, No Grill - 140,000,000 Produced.
135 1870 - 1879
1200.00
80.00
2¢ Jackson With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x  14-16 points) or "I" Grill (8.5 x 10mm; 10-11 x  10-13 points). This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 10,000,000 Produced, No Grill - 250,000,000 Produced.
136 1870 - 1879
750.00
25.00
3¢ Washington With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x  14-16 points) or "I" Grill (8.5 x 10mm; 10-11 x  10-13 points). This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 50,000,000 Produced, No Grill - 1,200,000,000 Produced.
137 1870 - 1879
5000.00
525.00
6¢ Lincoln With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x  14-16 points) or "I" Grill (8.5 x 10mm; 10-11 x  10-13 points). This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 400,000 Produced, No Grill - 27,600,000 Produced.
138 1870 - 1879
4000.00
475.00
7¢ Stanton With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x  14-16 points) or "I" Grill (8.5 x 10mm; 10-11 x  10-13 points). This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 120,000 Produced, No Grill - 2,825,000 Produced.
139 1870 - 1879
5500.00
725.00
10¢ Jefferson With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x  14-16 points) or "I" Grill (8.5 x 10mm; 10-11 x 10-13 points). This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 80,000 Produced, No Grill - 10,920,000 Produced.
140 1870 - 1879
25000.00
3000.00
12¢ Henry Clay With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x  14-16 points). Not produced with an "I" Grill. This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 80,000 Produced, No Grill - 10,920,000 Produced.
141 1870 - 1879
7500.00
1200.00
15¢ Webster With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x  14-16 points) or "I" Grill (8.5 x 10mm; 10-11 x  10-13 points). This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 80,000 Produced, No Grill - 5,500,000 Produced.
142 1870 - 1879
17000.00
6500.00
24c Winfield Scott With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x 14-16 points). Not produced with an "I" Grill. This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 2,000 Produced, No Grill - 1,148,000 Produced.
143 1870 - 1879
17000.00
3250.00
30¢ Hamilton With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x  14-16 points). Not produced with an "I" Grill. This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 20,000 Produced, No Grill - 893,000 Produced.
144 1870 - 1879
15000.00
2200.00
90¢ Perry With "H" Grill (10 x 12mm; 11-13 x  14-16 points). Not produced with an "I" Grill. This stamp is part of the Bank Note Series that extends from #134 to #209 (1870 to 1882). They were produced with and without grills and secret marks and also on various papers by NBN, CBN and ABN. Stamps #134 to #144 had Grills as described. Grilled - 28,000 Produced, No Grill - 185,000 Produced
145 1870 - 1879
650.00
20.00
1¢ Franklin, The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
146 1870 - 1879
350.00
15.00
2¢ Jackson. The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
147 1870 - 1879
325.00
1.75
3¢ Washington, The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
148 1870 - 1879
1000.00
35.00
6¢ Lincoln, The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
149 1870 - 1879
1200.00
95.00
7¢ Stanton, The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
150 1870 - 1879
1600.00
30.00
10¢ Jefferson, The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
151 1870 - 1879
2750.00
200.00
12¢ Clay, Without Grill 2,915,000 Produced. The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
152 1870 - 1879
2750.00
200.00
15¢ Webster, No Grill 5,500,000 Produced. The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
153 1870 - 1879
2000.00
160.00
24c Purple Winfield Scott. 1,148,000 stamps produced. The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
154 1870 - 1879
6750.00
250.00
30c Black Alexander Hamilton. 893,000 Produced. The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
155 1870 - 1879
4750.00
350.00
90c Carmine Perry, 185,000 produced. The second series of the Bank Note Issue from 1870 to 1882. Produced without Grills by the NBN in 1870-71 on Hard White Wove Paper. This series includes #145 to #155. Except for the grills, this series is identical to the series #134 to #144.
156 1870 - 1879
300.00
5.00
1c Franklin, #156 to #166 make up the third printing of the Bank Note Series. Printed by CBN from 1873 to 1878 on Hard White Wove paper of various thickness, this series has secret marks in the engraving on the 1c to 15c issues. The secret mark on the 1c issue is a small dash of blue color in the pearl just to the left of the numeral "1". A prized variety on the 1c and 3c issue is the cogwheel punch, similar in purpose to a grill but issued in small quantities.
157 1870 - 1879
400.00
22.50
2c Brown Jackson, #156 to #166 make up the third printing of the Bank Note Series. Printed by CBN from 1873 to 1878 on Hard White Wove paper of various thickness, this series has secret marks in the engraving on the 1c to 15c issues. The secret mark on the 2c issue is the joining of the scroll lines in the upper left scroll.
158 1870 - 1879
130.00
1.00
3c Green Washington, #156 to #166 make up the third printing of the Bank Note Series. Printed by CBN from 1873 to 1878 on Hard White Wove paper of various thickness, this series has secret marks in the engraving on the 1c to 15c issues. The secret mark on the 3c issue is a shading area under the left scroll. A prized variety on the 1c and 3c issue is the cogwheel punch, similar in purpose to a grill but issued in small quantities.
159 1870 - 1879
450.00
20.00
6c Dull Pink Lincoln, #156 to #166 make up the third printing of the Bank Note Series. Printed by CBN from 1873 to 1878 on Hard White Wove paper of various thickness, this series has secret marks in the engraving on the 1c to 15c issues. The secret mark on the 6c issue is a strengthening of the shading lines in the bottom of the scroll on the lower left side.
160 1870 - 1879
1500.00
90.00
7c Orange Vermillion Stanton, #156 to #166 make up the third printing of the Bank Note Series. Printed by CBN from 1873 to 1878 on Hard White Wove paper of various thickness, this series has secret marks in the engraving on the 1c to 15c issues. The secret mark on the 7c issue is a small semi circle at the termination of the lines in the ball on the lower right corner. This issue had been used to send foreign mail to German area countries and was discontinued in 1875.
161 1870 - 1879
1200.00
25.00
10c Brown Jefferson, #156 to #166 make up the third printing of the Bank Note Series. Printed by CBN from 1873 to 1878 on Hard White Wove paper of various thickness, this series has secret marks in the engraving on the 1c to 15c issues. The secret mark on the 10c issue is a small curved line of brown color in the ball that is directly under the 'E' of Postage on the upper Right Side.
162 1870 - 1879
2750.00
120.00
12c Blackish Violet Henry Clay, #156 to #166 make up the third printing of the Bank Note Series. Printed by CBN from 1873 to 1878 on Hard White Wove paper of various thickness, this series has secret marks in the engraving on the 1c to 15c issues. The secret mark on the 12c issue is the addition of cresent shaped balls in the figure "2" at the bottom.
163 1870 - 1879
2750.00
140.00
15c Yellow Orange Daniel Webster, #156 to #166 make up the third printing of the Bank Note Series. Printed by CBN from 1873 to 1878 on Hard White Wove paper of various thickness, this series has secret marks in the engraving on the 1c to 15c issues. The secret mark on the 15c issue is a dillema. The Scott catalog (and others) insist it is a heavy mark in the bottom corner of the upper left triangle. Brookman, and others, insist that mark is produced by plate wear and that one way to tell is that the CBN printings all have lost the detail of fine lines under the "U" of U.S. and the "E" of postage inside the top banner. Compare them to a NBN printing where the detail is always very evident. Read Mr. Brookman for more details on this difficult issue.
164 1870 - 1879
0.00
357000.00
24c Purple Winfield scott, There is little evidence that this issue was ever printed or issued by CBN. A single stamp has been certified as a #164. Needless to say it is of very high value.
165 1870 - 1879
3250.00
130.00
30c Gray Black Hamilton, #156 to #166 make up the third printing of the Bank Note Series. Printed by CBN from 1873 to 1878 on Hard White Wove paper of various thickness, The higher values 30c and 90c had no secret marks and are difficult to distinguish from the previous NBN issues. The method suggested is via color comparisons. This issue is Gray Black or Greenish Black where the previous NBN issues were of a Black shade.
166 1870 - 1879
2750.00
275.00
90c Rose Carmine Perry, #156 to #166 make up the third printing of the Bank Note Series. Printed by CBN from 1873 to 1878 on Hard White Wove paper of various thickness, The higher values 30c and 90c had no secret marks and are difficult to distinguish from the previous NBN issues. The method suggested is via color comparisons. This issue is Rose Carmine or Pale Rose Carmine where the previous NBN issues were of a Carmine shade. Certification is suggested before buying.
167 1870 - 1879
12500.00
0.00
1c Ultramarine Franklin, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
168 1870 - 1879
6500.00
0.00
2c Dark Brown Jackson, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
169 1870 - 1879
15000.00
0.00
3c Blue Green Washington, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
170 1870 - 1879
15000.00
0.00
6c Dull Rose Lincoln, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
171 1870 - 1879
3500.00
0.00
7c Reddish Vermillion Stanton, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
172 1870 - 1879
15000.00
0.00
10c Pale Brown Jefferson, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
173 1870 - 1879
5500.00
0.00
12c Dark Violet Clay, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold). This issue uses the design designated as a50a, with additional engraving which adds ball shapes to the cresents in the figure "2"
174 1870 - 1879
15000.00
0.00
15c Bright Orange Webster, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
175 1870 - 1879
4000.00
5000.00
24c Dull Purple Scott, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
176 1870 - 1879
12500.00
0.00
30c Black Hamilton, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
177 1870 - 1879
15000.00
0.00
90c Violet Carmine Perry, In 1875 the CBN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1873. These stamps were printed on special Hard, Very White paper with no gum. #167 to #177 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
178 1875 - 1879
450.00
12.50
2c Vermillion Jackson, In July of 1875 the POD decided to print this issue in a Vermillion color because of complaints over confusion with the Brown Jefferson. The 7c Stanton had been discontinued and so this color was chosen. This Issue uses the design designated as A45a which adds a small line in the engraving under the scroll at the upper left corner (i.e. the secret mark). It was printed on Yellowish Wove Paper and also exists on Silk fiber paper by the CBN.
179 1870 - 1879
750.00
25.00
5c Blue Zachary Taylor, This stamp was produced first in June of 1875 in response to the UPU rate to foreign countries of 5 cents, which started in July of 1875. It was printed by CBN on Hard White paper and that fact can be used to distinguish it from #185 which was printed by ABN on Soft Paper.
180 1870 - 1879
60000.00
0.00
2c Carmine Vermillion Jackson, This issue, made in 1875 was a special printing by the CBN of the #178 but on Hard Very White Wove paper with out gum. This Issue uses the design designated as A45a which adds a small line in the engraving under the scroll at the upper left corner (i.e. the secret mark). Very few were sold and as result, values are very high for this issue.
181 1875 - 1879
115000.00
0.00
5c Bright Blue Taylor, This issue, made in 1875 was a special printing by the CBN of the #179 but on Hard Very White Wove paper with out gum. Prices are very high for this scarce issue.
182 1870 - 1879
350.00
4.50
1c Dark Ultramarine Franklin, #182 to #191 are the first printing of the Bank Note Issue by the ABN ( in 1879) and the fourth and final issue of the Bank Notes (not counting special printings). In Feb 1879 the two companies (CBN & ABN) merged equipment and stock and that makes it difficult to determine who printed what items. This issue was printed using the soft porous paper that is associated with ABN issues. Except for #187 the printing plates and colors were the same.
183 1870 - 1879
150.00
3.25
2c Vermillion Jackson, #182 to #191 are the first printing of the Bank Note Issue by the ABN (in 1879) and the fourth and final issue of the Bank Notes (not counting special printings). In Feb 1879 the two companies (CBN & ABN) merged equipment and stock and that makes it difficult to determine who printed what items. This issue was printed using the soft porous paper that is associated with ABN issues. Except for #187 the printing plates and colors were the same.
184 1870 - 1879
120.00
0.80
3c Green Washington, #182 to #191 are the first printing of the Bank Note Issue by the ABN (in 1879) and the fourth and final issue of the Bank Notes (not counting special printings). In Feb 1879 the two companies (CBN & ABN) merged equipment and stock and that makes it difficult to determine who printed what items. This issue was printed using the soft porous paper that is associated with ABN issues. Except for #187 the printing plates and colors were the same.
185 1870 - 1879
550.00
15.00
5c Blue Taylor, #182 to #191 are the first printing of the Bank Note Issue by the ABN (in 1879) and the fourth and final issue of the Bank Notes (not counting special printings). In Feb 1879 the two companies (CBN & ABN) merged equipment and stock and that makes it difficult to determine who printed what items. This issue was printed using the soft porous paper that is associated with ABN issues. Except for #187 the printing plates and colors were the same. This issue and #179 are differentiated by the paper used, Soft, Porous for this one, Hard white for the #179
186 1870 - 1879
1100.00
27.50
6c Pink Lincoln, #182 to #191 are the first printing of the Bank Note Issue by the ABN (in 1879) and the fourth and final issue of the Bank Notes (not counting special printings). In Feb 1879 the two companies (CBN & ABN) merged equipment and stock and that makes it difficult to determine who printed what items. This issue was printed using the soft porous paper that is associated with ABN issues. Except for #187 the printing plates and colors were the same.
187 1870 - 1879
3500.00
27.50
10c Brown Jefferson, #182 to #191 are the first printing of the Bank Note Issue by the ABN (in 1879) and the fourth and final issue of the Bank Notes (not counting special printings). In Feb 1879 the two companies (CBN & ABN) merged equipment and stock and that makes it difficult to determine who printed what items. This issue was printed using the soft porous paper that is associated with ABN issues. #187 was printed with new plates made from the old NBN transfer rolls and as a result has no secret mark.
188 1870 - 1879
2500.00
27.50
10c Brown Jefferson, #182 to #191 are the first printing of the Bank Note Issue by the ABN (in 1879) and the fourth and final issue of the Bank Notes (not counting special printings). In Feb 1879 the two companies (CBN & ABN) merged equipment and stock and that makes it difficult to determine who printed what items. This issue was printed using the soft porous paper that is associated with ABN issues. Except for #187 the printing plates and colors were the same.
189 1870 - 1879
350.00
25.00
15c Red Orange Webster, #182 to #191 are the first printing of the Bank Note Issue by the ABN (in 1879) and the fourth and final issue of the Bank Notes (not counting special printings). In Feb 1879 the two companies (CBN & ABN) merged equipment and stock and that makes it difficult to determine who printed what items. This issue was printed using the soft porous paper that is associated with ABN issues. Exccept for #187 the printing plates and colors were the same.
190 1870 - 1879
1100.00
80.00
30c Black Hamilton, #182 to #191 are the first printing of the Bank Note Issue by the ABN (in 1879) and the fourth and final issue of the Bank Notes (not counting special printings). In Feb 1879 the two companies (CBN & ABN) merged equipment and stock and that makes it difficult to determine who printed what items. This issue was printed using the soft porous paper that is associated with ABN issues. Exccept for #187 the printing plates and colors were the same.
191 1870 - 1879
2500.00
325.00
90c Carmine Perry, #182 to #191 are the first printing of the Bank Note Issue by the ABN (in 1879) and the fourth and final issue of the Bank Notes (not counting special printings). In Feb 1879 the two companies (CBN & ABN) merged equipment and stock and that makes it difficult to determine who printed what items. This issue was printed using the soft porous paper that is associated with ABN issues. Exccept for #187 the printing plates and colors were the same.
192 1870 - 1879
50000.00
0.00
1c Dark Ultramarine Franklin, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
193 1870 - 1879
17000.00
0.00
2c Black Brown Jackson, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
194 1870 - 1879
65000.00
0.00
3c Blue Green Washington, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
195 1870 - 1879
40000.00
0.00
6c Dull Rose Lincoln, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
196 1870 - 1879
6500.00
0.00
7c Scarlet Vermillion Stanton, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
197 1870 - 1879
40000.00
0.00
10c Deep Brown Jefferson, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
198 1870 - 1879
8500.00
0.00
12c Blackish Purple Clay, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
199 1870 - 1879
32500.00
0.00
15c Orange Webster, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
200 1870 - 1879
8500.00
0.00
24c Dark Violet Scott, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
201 1870 - 1879
22500.00
0.00
30c Greenish Black Hamilton, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
202 1870 - 1879
32500.00
0.00
90c Dull Carmine Perry, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
203 1870 - 1879
70000.00
0.00
2c Scarlett Vermillion Jackson, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
204 1870 - 1879
100000.00
0.00
5c Blue Taylor, In 1879 the ABN made a special printing (at request of, and under contract with the Government) of the issues of 1879. These stamps were printed on Soft,Porous paper with no gum. #192 to #204 make up this series. They were produced and sold primarily to collectors and in very small quantities (typically less than 500 of each issue were sold).
205 1882 - 1889
325.00
10.00
5c Garfield in a yellow brown color, Perf 12, printed by ABN Co. Just over 167,351,000 were printed. Reported to be a relacement for the existing 5c design which had fallen out of favor, it was originally designed to be a black tribute to the Late President, but his family requested a brown color be used.
205c 1880 - 1889
65000.00
0.00
#205C is a special printing of the #205 issue made in 1882 by the ABN Co. on soft, porous paper and with out Gum. It was issued in a Gray Brown Shade and is extremely rare, only 22 known copies have been certified.
206 1881 - 1889
85.00
1.00
#206 is a Gray Blue re-designed issue of the 1873 1c Blue Franklin. Printed and designed by the ABN Co., this issue is identified by the heavier shading in the upper background, a secret mark, soft paper and shading lines added to the upper arabesques.
207 1880 - 1889
90.00
0.55
3c Blue Green Washington re-engraved. With the shading around the oval at 1/2 the width of previous issues and a small green dash line under the "TS" in Cents on the right hand lower corner. This issue is on soft, porous paper and has the secret mark.
208 1881 - 1889
675.00
100.00
#208 is the rose color redesign of the 6c Lincoln. There is a deep brown red color variety #208a. This issue is on soft paper and is visually much different in appearance than the other issues of the 6c Lincoln.
209 1880 - 1889
190.00
6.00
#209 is the brown color redesign of the 10c Jefferson. There is a black brown color variety #209b. This issue is on soft paper and is visually different in the engraving as the background has been strengthened and the number of vertical lines on the left side has been changed to 4.
210 1880 - 1889
50.00
0.60
#210 is a Red Brown 2 cent Washington issued in accordance with the new reduced First Class rate for 1/2 ounce in 1883. Printed by the ABN Co. on soft paper it has several color varieties.
211 1880 - 1889
350.00
22.50
#211 is a Green 4 cent Jackson issued in accordance with the new double First Class rate for 1 ounce in 1883. Printed by the ABN Co. on soft paper it has several color varieties.
211B 1880 - 1889
450.00
0.00
#211B is a special printing of the #210 issue made in 1883 by the ABN Co. on soft, porous paper and with Gum. It was issued in a Pale Red Brown Shade.
211D 1880 - 1889
45000.00
0.00
#211D is a special printing of the #211 issue made in 1882 by the ABN Co. on soft, porous paper and with out Gum. It was issued in a Deep Blue Green Shade and is extremely rare, only 26 known copies have been certified.
212 1880 - 1889
120.00
2.25
213 1880 - 1889
50.00
0.50
214 1880 - 1889
80.00
62.50
215 1880 - 1889
250.00
22.50
216 1880 - 1889
275.00
15.00
217 1880 - 1889
475.00
130.00
218 1880 - 1889
1200.00
260.00
219 1890 - 1899
30.00
0.60
1c Dull Blue Franklin, Printed by the American Banknote Company and issued starting in 1890, the set of stamps from #219 to 229 is known as "The Small Banknotes". Produced under a new contract, this was the last of the definitves to be produced by a private printer before the transfer of printing to the Bureau of Engraving and printing in 1894. The 1c Issue has several color varieties and one production error titled the "Flaming Candle", which produced a white area behind the numeral 1 which resembles a burning candle. Over 2.2 billion copies of this issue were printed.
219D 1890 - 1899
250.00
1.75
2c Washington, This issue is famous for its color varieties. Originally issued in Lake, Carmine Lake and Lake Red in February of 1890. The color was not well accepted and as a result the #220 was issued after only a few months in a new carmine color. About 100 million copies were issued.
220 1890 - 1899
25.00
0.55
2c Carmine Washington, Issued in May of 1890 as a result of complaints about the color of the 219D, this stamp was issued in Carmine and has two plate varieties. Color shades are Dark Carmine, Rose and Carmine Rose. The plate varieties are known as the "Cap on Two" and can be identified by a small rectangular cap on the very top on either the left numeral 2 or on both left and right numerals. The cap on 2 was caused by a breakdown in the metal of the transfer roll according to Lester Brookman. The varieties are scott #s 220a and 220c
220a 1890 - 1899
150.00
10.00
2c Carmine Washington, Issued in May of 1890 as a result of complaints about the color of the 219D, this stamp was issued in Carmine and has two plate varieties. Color shades are Dark Carmine, Rose and Carmine Rose. The plate varieties are known as the "Cap on Two" and can be identified by a small rectangular cap on the very top on either the left numeral 2 or on both left and right numerals. The cap on 2 was caused by a breakdown in the metal of the transfer roll according to Lester Brookman. The varieties are scott #s 220a and 220c
220c 1890 - 1899
700.00
30.00
2c Carmine Washington, Issued in May of 1890 as a result of complaints about the color of the 219D, this stamp was issued in Carmine and has two plate varieties. Color shades are Dark Carmine, Rose and Carmine Rose. The plate varieties are known as the "Cap on Two" and can be identified by a small rectangular cap on the very top on either the left numeral 2 or on both left and right numerals. The cap on 2 was caused by a breakdown in the metal of the transfer roll according to Lester Brookman. The varieties are scott #s 220a and 220c
221 1890 - 1899
85.00
7.50
3c Purple Jackson, this stamp was first issued in February of 1890, with over 46 million produced. It is one of the issues in the Small Banknote Series of 1890.
222 1890 - 1899
110.00
4.00
4c Dark Brown Lincoln, Issued in June of 1890, over 66 million copies produced. It was used for the double rate of 2c per ounce and so is quite common. This issue is part of the Small Banknote Series of 1890, produced by the American Banknote Company.
223 1890 - 1899
95.00
4.00
5c Chocolate Grant, Issued in June of 1890, over 152 million copies produced. This issue is part of the Small Banknote Series of 1890, produced by the American Banknote Company.
224 1890 - 1899
85.00
20.00
6c Brown red Garfield, Issued in February of 1890, over 9.2 million copies produced. This issue is part of the Small Banknote Series of 1890, produced by the American Banknote Company.
225 1893 - 1899
65.00
14.00
8c Lilac Sherman, Issued in March of 1893, over 12 million copies produced. This issue is part of the Small Banknote Series of 1890, produced by the American Banknote Company. It was issued as a result of the lowering of the registry fee from 10c to 8c.
226 1890 - 1899
200.00
3.75
10c Green Webster, Issued in February of 1890, over 70 million copies produced. This issue is part of the Small Banknote Series of 1890, produced by the American Banknote Company. It was issued to cover the registry fee of 10c which was in effect until January of 1893.
227 1890 - 1899
275.00
25.00
15c Indigo Clay, Issued in February of 1890, over 5.5 million copies produced. This issue is part of the Small Banknote Series of 1890, produced by the American Banknote Company. Double and Triple Transfers of this design are known.
228 1890 - 1899
425.00
35.00
30c Black Jefferson, Issued in February of 1890, over 1.7 million copies produced. This issue is part of the Small Banknote Series of 1890, produced by the American Banknote Company.
229 1890 - 1899
650.00
140.00
90c Orange Perry, Issued in February of 1890, there were 219,721 copies produced. This issue is part of the Small Banknote Series of 1890, produced by the American Banknote Company. A somewhat difficult issue to find in good used condition.
230 1890 - 1899
22.50
0.40
1¢ Green Columbus in sight of land. 440,195,550 Issued. The Columbians were the last privately produced stamps before stamp production was transferred to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in 1894. The 16 stamps in this series were first produced by the American Banknote Company and issued on January 2, 1893 to commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the voyages of Columbus and in conjunction with the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. Note that the 8c stamp was issued in March of 1893.
231 1890 - 1899
21.00
0.30
2¢ Landing of Columbus. 3,464,588,750 Issued.
231c 1890 - 1899
65.00
0.45
2c Columbian Plate variety known as the "Broken Hat". A breakdown in the transfer roll used to produce the printing plates produced a visible colorless notch in the hat worn by the man standing to the left of Columbus.
232 1890 - 1899
60.00
15.00
3¢ Flag ship of Columbus. 11,501,250 Issued
233 1890 - 1899
87.50
7.50
4¢ Fleet of Columbus. 19,181,550 Issued. Varieties: "Three Leaf"Error: Blue Color
234 1890 - 1899
95.00
8.00
5¢ Columbus soliciting aid of Isabella. 35,248,250 Issued
235 1890 - 1899
85.00
22.50
6¢ Columbus welcomed at Barcelona. 4,707,550 Issued
236 1890 - 1899
80.00
11.00
8¢ Columbus restored to favor. 10,656,550 Issued
237 1890 - 1899
140.00
8.00
10¢ Columbus presenting natives. 16,516,950 Issued
238 1890 - 1899
240.00
70.00
15¢ Columbus announcing his discovery. 1,576,950 Issued
239 1890 - 1899
300.00
90.00
30¢ Columbus at Rabida. 617,250 Issued
240 1890 - 1899
600.00
180.00
50¢ Recall of Columbus 243,750 Issued
241 1890 - 1899
625.00
625.00
$1.00 Isabella pledging her jewels. 55,050 Issued
242 1890 - 1899
625.00
600.00
$2.00 Columbus in chains. 45,550 Issued
243 1890 - 1899
1900.00
1000.00
$3.00 Columbus describing third voyage. 24,750 Issued 2,937 unsold and destroyed in June 1899
244 1890 - 1899
2600.00
1300.00
$4.00 Isabella and Columbus. 26,350 Issued 3,357 unsold and destroyed in June 1899.
245 1890 - 1899
3000.00
1500.00
$5.00 Columbus. 27,350 Issued 5,506 unsold and destroyed in June 1899.
246 1894 - 1899
32.50
5.00
1c Ultramarine Franklin, Issued in October, 1894 on unwatermarked paper, this stamp is the first produced by the BEP and is part of the set from #246 to #263. This set is known as the "First Bureau Issue" along with the second issue of these stamps in 1895 and a third issue in 1897. Altogether encompassing #246 to 284. The ultramarine color was not satisfactory and it was replaced by #247 in Early 1895. To distinguish these stamps the BEP added Triangles to the top of the design.
247 1890 - 1899
75.00
3.00
1c Blue Franklin, Issued in Early 1895 to replace the #246 because of color problems, this issue is identical to the #246 except for color. Over 305 million were produced.
248 1890 - 1899
30.00
7.50
2c Pink Washington Type I, This stamp was issued in several colors and the variations in the engraving of the triangles in the design lead to three different types being identified. Stamps 248 to 252 are then variations in the production of the same design. A later variation in the design was discovered and involves stamp #279b (type IV).
249 1890 - 1899
175.00
5.50
2c Carmine Lake Washington Type I, This stamp was issued in several colors and the variations in the engraving of the triangles in the design lead to three different types being identified. Stamps 248 to 252 are then variations in the production of the same design. A later variation in the design was discovered and involves stamp #279b (type IV).
250 1890 - 1899
30.00
2.50
2c Carmine Washington Type I, This stamp was issued in several colors and the variations in the engraving of the triangles in the design lead to three different types being identified. Stamps 248 to 252 are then variations in the production of the same design. A later variation in the design was discovered and involves stamp #279b (type IV). This stamp has a rose and a scarlet color variety (250a and 250c).
251 1890 - 1899
350.00
11.00
2c Carmine Washington Type II, This stamp was issued in several colors and the variations in the engraving of the triangles in the design lead to three different types being identified. Stamps 248 to 252 are then variations in the production of the same design. A later variation in the design was discovered and involves stamp #279b (type IV). #251a is a Scarlet Color Variety.
252 1890 - 1899
130.00
11.00
2c Carmine Washington Type III, This stamp was issued in several colors and the variations in the engraving of the triangles in the design lead to three different types being identified. Stamps 248 to 252 are then variations in the production of the same design. A later variation in the design was discovered and involves stamp #279b (type IV). This stamp has a Scarlet color variety, 252a.
253 1890 - 1899
125.00
10.00
3c Purple Jackson, Issued in September 1894, this issue had no triangle variations. Over 20 million produced
254 1890 - 1899
160.00
7.50
4c Dark Brown Lincoln, Issued in September, 1894, over 16 million produced. Used to cover the double rate of 2c per half ounce.
255 1890 - 1899
115.00
7.00
5c Chocolate Grant, Issued in 1894 as part of the First Bureau Issue, over 30 million produced. The BEP had considerable trouble with perforating this their first issue so it is difficult to find well centered copies with good perforations.
256 1890 - 1899
175.00
25.00
6c Dull Brown Garfield, Issued in 1894 as part of the First Bureau issue, over 5 million copies were produced. Printed only on plate # 28 on unwatermarked paper.
257 1890 - 1899
160.00
18.50
8c Violet Brown Sherman, Part of the First Bureau Issue, over 2.4 million copies produced. This stamp was issued in March of 1895 and was the last of this first Bureau set (#246 to #263)to be issued, probably because a large quantity of this issue from the old stock of the American Banknote Company were still on hand. (See Brookman, page 96 of Vol III). The 8c was used to pay the registry fee.
258 1890 - 1899
300.00
15.00
10c Green Webster, Issued in September of 1894, over 12.2 million copies were produced.
259 1890 - 1899
325.00
60.00
15c Dark Blue Clay, Issued in October of 1894, over 1.5 million copies were produced.
260 1890 - 1899
575.00
135.00
50c Orange Jefferson, Only 175,320 of this issue were produced. Issued in November of 1894.
261 1890 - 1899
1100.00
350.00
$1 Dollar Black Perry, Issued in November of 1894 there is a plate variety (#261a) caused by the engraving of the circles around the denomination impinging on the oval of the design. Only 26,284 copies were produced.
261A 1890 - 1899
2300.00
750.00
$1 Dollar Black Perry, Issued in November of 1894 this is a plate variety caused by the engraving of the circles around the denomination impinging on the oval of the design. Only 8,762 copies of the type II were produced.
262 1890 - 1899
3250.00
1250.00
$2 Dollar bright blue Madison, Very few copies were produced (10,027) and the centering is usually very poor. Issued in December of 1894.
263 1890 - 1899
5000.00
2600.00
$5 Dollar green Marshall, Only 6,251 of this issue were produced, making it very high value. Issued in December of 1894 it is the last of the First Bureau Issue Set of 1894.
264 1890 - 1899
6.50
0.50
265 1890 - 1899
30.00
3.00
266 1890 - 1899
35.00
5.00
267 1890 - 1899
5.50
0.40
268 1890 - 1899
37.50
2.00
269 1890 - 1899
50.00
3.00
270 1890 - 1899
37.50
3.00
271 1890 - 1899
125.00
7.50
272 1890 - 1899
70.00
2.50
273 1890 - 1899
100.00
2.00
274 1890 - 1899
240.00
15.00
275 1890 - 1899
300.00
35.00
276 1890 - 1899
675.00
95.00
276A 1890 - 1899
1500.00
225.00
277 1890 - 1899
1100.00
350.00
278 1890 - 1899
2300.00
550.00
279 1890 - 1899
9.00
0.50
279B 1890 - 1899
9.00
0.40
280 1890 - 1899
30.00
3.00
281 1890 - 1899
35.00
2.00
282 1890 - 1899
47.50
6.00
282a 1898 - 1903
190.00
12.50
The Purple Lake Color Variety
282C 1890 - 1899
200.00
6.00
283 1890 - 1899
150.00
5.00
284 1890 - 1899
160.00
10.00
285 1890 - 1899
30.00
6.50
70,993,400 Issued Unknown quantity destroyed after issue was recalled.
286 1890 - 1899
27.50
2.50
159,720,800 Issued. Unknown quantity destroyed after issue was recalled.
287 1890 - 1899
140.00
24.00
4,924,500 Issued Unknown quantity destroyed after issue was recalled.
288 1890 - 1899
140.00
21.00
7,694,180 Issued Unknown quantity destroyed after issue was recalled.
289 1890 - 1899
200.00
42.50
2,927,200 Issued Unknown quantity destroyed after issue was recalled.
290 1890 - 1899
180.00
30.00
4,629,760 Issued Unknown quantity destroyed after issue was recalled.
291 1890 - 1899
700.00
190.00
530,400 Issued Unknown quantity destroyed after issue was recalled.
292 1890 - 1899
1250.00
600.00
56,900 Issued Unknown quantity destroyed after issue was recalled.
293 1890 - 1899
2100.00
1000.00
294 1900 - 1909
20.00
3.00
295 1900 - 1909
17.50
1.00
296 1900 - 1909
85.00
15.00
297 1900 - 1909
95.00
14.00
298 1900 - 1909
120.00
50.00
299 1900 - 1909
160.00
25.00