Colombia 1862 10c Yellow, First Issue

Name: Colombia 1862 10c Yellow, First Issue
Brand: Colombia

Colombia · 1862 · 10c

This stamp is part of the 1862 issue of the United States of Colombia. The design features the national coat of arms, which includes a condor holding a laurel wreath, a Phrygian cap symbolizing liberty, and two national flags. The denomination 'DIEZ CENTAVOS' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued by the United States of Colombia, this stamp represents a period of federalist government following the 1861-62 civil war. These early issues were crudely lithographed and are known for their variations in color and paper.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

coat-of-arms condor flags classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg22

scott14

michel14

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$65

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$35

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.