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First US Stamps 1847 Issue
very rarepre-1900

First US Stamps 1847 Issue

United States · 1847 ·

First US Postage Stamps, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, issue of 1847, 5c and 10c.

This stamp was issued in 1847. First US Postage Stamps, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, issue of 1847, 5c and 10c.

Printing Method

Engraved

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,680
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

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