very rarepre-1900

Chalmers Essay 1838

Name: Chalmers Essay 1838
Brand: United States

United States · 1838 · 5¢

1838 essay by James Chalmers

This stamp was issued in 1838. 1838 essay by James Chalmers

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:James_Chalmers_(missionary)" class="extiw" title="w:en:James Chalmers (missionary)"><span title="Scottish-born missionary and botanical collector (1841–1901)">James Chalmers</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$11,220

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,732

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,740

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,870

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$748

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