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CLASSIC STAMPS: USA

CLASSIC STAMPS: USA

On March 24 in 1856, a five-cent stamp with the portrait of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was issued. The stamp exists in two types. Todays stamp is a mint Type I copy where the top and bottom projections are complete. The catalog value is approx. 12.000 $.
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA

CLASSIC STAMPS: USA

On July 1 in 1851, a ten-cent stamp with the portrait of George Washington (1732-1799) was issued. The stamp exists in five types. Todays stamp is a Type III where the side designs are complete, the top line broken and the bottom-line shells are partly cut away. The...
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA

CLASSIC STAMPS: USA

On July 1 in 1851, a twelve-cent stamp with the portrait of George Washington (1732-1799) was issued. Todays stamp is a beautifully used copy with a blue cancel. The catalog value is approx. 300 $.
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA

CLASSIC STAMPS: USA

On July 1 in 1851, a three-cent stamp with the portrait of George Washington (1732-1799) was issued. The stamp exists in two types. Type I is with an outer frame line at the top and at the bottom. Type II is without these frame lines. Todays stamp is a Type I mint...
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA

CLASSIC STAMPS: USA

On July 1 in 1851, a one-cent stamp with a portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was issued. The stamp exists in no less than seven different types. Today’s stamp is a very beautiful mint copy of this stamp. Can anyone determine what type it is?